Eucithara souverbiei facts for kids
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Eucithara souverbiei is a tiny sea snail. It's a type of mollusk that lives in the ocean. These amazing creatures belong to a family called Mangeliidae.
What Does It Look Like?
This snail has a small shell. It usually grows to about 7 millimeters long. That's less than half an inch!
The shell is mostly whitish. It often has a big brownish spot on its back.
If you look closely, you'll see tiny bumps near the top of the shell. It also has small, wavy lines that go around it. These lines are called striae.
Where Does This Snail Live?
Eucithara souverbiei lives in the ocean. It is found mainly around Australia, especially off Queensland.
It has also been spotted near the Loyalty Islands and the Cocos-Keeling Islands. This means it is endemic to these areas. Endemic means it is only found in these specific places.
