Conus virgo facts for kids
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The Conus virgo is a type of sea snail. It's a marine mollusk from the Conidae family, also known as cone snails. These snails are hunters and can be venomous. They can sting humans, so it's important to be very careful around them. It's best not to touch live ones at all.
What Does the Conus Virgo Look Like?
The shell of the Conus virgo can be quite big. It usually measures between 50 and 151 millimeters (about 2 to 6 inches) long. Its shell is strong and rounded near the top. The spire is the pointed top part of the shell. For this snail, it's mostly flat but curves slightly. The shell has faint lines all over, which are clearer near the bottom. The color of the shell is usually a pale yellowish-brown. It often has a touch of violet color near its base.
Where Does the Conus Virgo Live?
This marine snail lives in warm ocean waters. You can find it in the Red Sea and across the tropical Indo-West Pacific region. This includes places like Tanzania, Madagascar, Aldabra, and the Mascarene Islands. It also lives near India, the Philippines, and parts of Australia. In Australia, it's found off the coasts of the Northern Territory, Queensland, and Western Australia.
