Conus circumactus facts for kids
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Conus circumactus is a type of sea snail. It's a marine gastropod mollusk, which means it's a snail that lives in the ocean and has a shell. This snail belongs to the Conidae family, also known as cone snails.
Just like other cone snails, Conus circumactus is a predatory animal. This means it hunts and eats other creatures. These snails are also venomous. They can "sting" humans, so it's very important to be careful around them. If you see a live one, it's best not to touch it at all.
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What Does Conus circumactus Look Like?
The shell of an adult Conus circumactus can be between 35 mm and 75 mm long. That's about 1.4 to 3 inches. The shell feels smooth and is quite thin.
Shell Features
- The top part of the shell, called the spire, is shaped like a low cone.
- It has swirling lines on it, often with brown spots.
- The main part of the shell, called the body whorl, has lines near the bottom.
- The shell's color is usually yellowish or light brown.
- It has large white patches that form a band near the top and another in the middle.
- These white patches are surrounded by thin brown lines. These lines often look like small dots.
- The bottom of the shell and the opening (called the aperture) are usually a purplish color.
Differences in Shell Patterns
Sometimes, you might see a similar snail called Conus cinctus. In that snail, the thin brown lines are continuous, not broken into dots. Also, the white patches and the inside of the opening often have a pinkish color.
Where Does Conus circumactus Live?
This species of cone snail lives in the warm waters of the Indo-Pacific region. You can also find it off the coast of Australia, especially near Queensland.
