Conus amadis facts for kids
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Conus amadis, also known as the Amadis cone, is a type of sea snail. It's a mollusk that lives in the ocean and belongs to a group called Conidae, which are known as cone snails.
These snails are predatory, meaning they hunt other small sea creatures for food. They are also venomous. This means they can sting, and their sting can be harmful to humans. Because of this, it's very important to be careful and avoid touching live cone snails if you ever see one.
What Does the Amadis Cone Look Like?
The shell of an adult Amadis cone snail can be anywhere from about 40 millimeters (about 1.5 inches) to 110 millimeters (about 4.3 inches) long.
The top part of the shell, called the spire, is pointed and has lines on it. The shell has a sharp angle at its "shoulder." The lower part of the main body of the shell has small holes and grooves.
The shell's color can range from orange-brown to chocolate brown. It's covered with many white spots that look like small triangles. These spots can sometimes form a white band around the middle of the shell, or dark bands above and below the center.
Where Do Amadis Cones Live?
This ocean snail lives in the Indian Ocean, especially around the Mascarene Basin. You can also find it in the Pacific Ocean, near places like Indonesia, New Caledonia, and Polynesia.
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Conus amadis Gmelin, J.F., 1791
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Conus amadis Gmelin, J.F., 1791
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Conus amadis Gmelin, J.F., 1791
