Cylichna zealandica facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cylichna zealandica |
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Philinoidea
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Cylichnidae
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Cylichna
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C. zealandica
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| Cylichna zealandica T.W. Kirk, 1880
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Cylichna zealandica is a small sea snail. It is also known as a bubble snail. This animal lives in the ocean. It is a type of mollusk called a gastropod. It belongs to the family Cylichnidae. These snails are sometimes called chalice bubble snails. They can also be called canoe bubble snails.
About This Snail's Shell
The shell of Cylichna zealandica is about 9 millimeters (0.35 inches) tall. Its width is around 3.8 millimeters (0.15 inches). The shell is strong and white. It feels smooth to the touch. It has faint lines running lengthwise. The opening of the shell, called the aperture, extends above the top part of the shell. This top part is known as the spire.
Where This Snail Lives
This ocean snail lives only in New Zealand. This means it is endemic to that area. You can find it off the North Island. It lives at a depth of about 60 meters (200 feet) underwater.
