Conus anabathrum facts for kids
Conus anabathrum is a type of sea snail. It's a marine gastropod mollusk that belongs to the family called Conidae. These are also known as cone snails.
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| Apertural and abapertural views of shell of Conus anabathrum Crosse, H., 1865 | |
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Like all cone snails, Conus anabathrum is a predatory animal. This means it hunts and eats other creatures. These snails are also venomous. They can deliver a "sting" if handled. Because of this, it's best to observe live cone snails without touching them.
Scientists have identified different forms or types of Conus anabathrum. These are called subspecies.
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Where Conus anabathrum Lives
This snail species can be found in the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea. It also lives in the Gulf of Mexico.
What Conus anabathrum Looks Like
The shell of Conus anabathrum can grow up to 51 millimeters long. That's about 2 inches. The top part of the shell, called the spire, is raised and has steps, like a small staircase.
The main part of the shell, known as the body whorl, has grooves near its bottom. The shell's color is usually a pale yellowish-brown. It often has a white band around the middle. You might also see scattered white spots. Sometimes, there are faint circles of light brown spots.
Conus anabathrum Habitat
These snails live in the ocean. They have been found in very shallow water, right at the surface. They can also live much deeper, down to about 122 meters (about 400 feet).
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Conus anabathrum antoni W. P. Cargile 2011
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Conus anabathrum tranthami Petuch, E.J., 1995
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Conus anabathrum tranthami Petuch, E.J., 1995
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Conus anabathrum Crosse, H., 1865
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Conus anabathrum Crosse, H., 1865
