Filodrillia mucronata facts for kids
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| Original image of a shell of Filodrillia mucronata | |
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The Filodrillia mucronata is a fascinating type of sea snail. It's a small mollusk that lives in the ocean. This particular snail belongs to a group called gastropods, which includes all snails and slugs. It is part of the family Borsoniidae.
Meet the Filodrillia mucronata
This sea snail has a shell that is usually about 9.5 millimeters (less than half an inch) long. Its width is around 3.5 millimeters. That's pretty tiny!
Shell Features
The shell of the Filodrillia mucronata has a unique, somewhat pointed shape. It's often a lovely ivory-yellow color. The shell is made up of seven whorls, which are like the spirals you see on a snail shell. The very first two whorls are part of the snail's earliest growth, called the protoconch.
The shell's surface has special patterns, which scientists call "sculpture." On the shoulder of the shell, there's a sharp ridge. Below this ridge, the shell has many fine lines or cords that get smaller and closer together as they go down. The opening of the shell, called the aperture, has a U-shaped notch. This snail also has a short, open siphonal canal, which is a tube used for breathing and sensing its environment.
Where Does It Live?
The Filodrillia mucronata is a special snail because it is endemic to Australia. This means it's found naturally only in this part of the world. You can find this marine species living off the coast of New South Wales.
Images for kids
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A close-up view of the Filodrillia mucronata shell.
