Diloma zelandicum facts for kids
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Diloma zelandicum is a type of sea snail. It's a small mollusc that lives in the sea. This snail belongs to a group called Trochidae, which are often known as top snails or top shells because of their shape.
What Does it Look Like?
The shell of the Diloma zelandicum snail can grow up to 20 millimeters (about 0.8 inches) tall. It can be up to 25 millimeters (about 1 inch) wide. The shell is shaped a bit like a cone, but it's also a bit flat.
It has six whorls, which are the spiral turns of the shell. These whorls are separated by clear lines called sutures. The whorls are slightly curved and have a shiny, greenish-black color. They also have spiral grooves, usually about five on the second-to-last whorl.
The largest part of the shell, called the body whorl, is wide and a bit flat on top. It's rounded in the middle. The opening of the shell, called the aperture, looks like a diamond shape. The edge of the opening, or lip, is green. Inside, the shell's central pillar, called the columella, is white and curved.
Where Does it Live?
This sea snail lives in the ocean. It is found mainly around New Zealand. You can find it off the coasts of North Island, South Island, and Stewart Island. It has also been seen near Tasmania, an island south of Australia.
See also
In Spanish: Diloma zelandicum para niños
