Guraleus jacksonensis facts for kids
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Guraleus jacksonensis is a type of sea snail. It is a marine gastropod mollusk that belongs to the family Mangeliidae. This means it's a small sea creature with a shell, similar to land snails, but it lives in the ocean.
Sometimes, scientists give different names to the same species over time. Guraleus jacksonensis is thought by some to be the same species as Guraleus (Euguraleus) tasmanicus. This idea was suggested by the Australian Faunal Directory and by Ch. Hedley in 1922.
Shell Features
The shell of Guraleus jacksonensis can grow up to about 12 millimeters long. That's a bit less than half an inch.
The shell has a long, somewhat pointed shape. It is usually a pale yellowish-brown color. The shell has about 7 whorls, which are the turns or spirals that make up the shell. These whorls are angled and a bit flat at the top.
The shell also has ribs that run lengthwise along it. These ribs might have small bumps, especially where the whorls angle. Between these ribs, you can see narrow lines that often appear in pairs. The opening of the shell is long and oval-shaped. The outer edge of the opening is thin and smooth.
Where It Lives
This sea snail lives only in Australia. It is found in the ocean waters off the coast of New South Wales. This means it is an endemic species, which means it naturally lives in only one specific place in the world.
Images for kids
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Original image of a shell of Guraleus jacksonensis
