Conus pertusus facts for kids
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The pertusus cone (scientific name: Conus pertusus) is a type of sea snail. It's a marine gastropod mollusk, which means it's an animal with a soft body, often protected by a shell. This snail belongs to the Conidae family, also known as the cone snails.
Just like other cone snails, Conus pertusus is a predatory animal. This means it hunts and eats other creatures. These snails are also venomous, so they can sting. It's very important to be careful and avoid touching live cone snails.
What it Looks Like
The shell of an adult Conus pertusus can be between 20 mm and 69 mm long. That's about the size of a small coin to a large thimble.
The top part of the shell, called the spire, is rounded and a bit flat. The main part of the shell, known as the body whorl, has small dots arranged in lines.
The shell's color is usually pinkish, sometimes with a touch of yellow. It also has white patches that break up the color. These white spots can be found below the shoulder of the shell and in the middle of its body.
Where it Lives
You can find Conus pertusus in many parts of the world's oceans. They live in the Indian Ocean, especially around places like Chagos, the Mascarene Basin, and Mauritius.
They are also found throughout the entire Indo-Pacific region. In Australia, you can spot them off the coasts of the Northern Territory, Queensland, and Western Australia.
Subspecies
There are two known types, or subspecies, of Conus pertusus:
- Conus pertusus elodieallaryae (discovered in 2013)
- Conus pertusus pertusus (discovered in 1792)
Gallery
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A Conus pertusus shell
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Another view of Conus pertusus
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A different angle of the Conus pertusus shell
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A fourth example of Conus pertusus
