Gyroscala lamellosa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Gyroscala lamellosa |
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clade Caenogastropoda
clade Hypsogastropoda informal group Ptenoglossa |
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Epitonioidea
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Epitoniidae
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Gyroscala
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G. lamellosa
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| Gyroscala lamellosa (Lamarck, 1822)
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Gyroscala lamellosa, also known as the lamellose wentletrap, is a type of medium-sized sea snail. It is a predatory mollusc that lives in the marine environment. This snail belongs to the family Epitoniidae, which are commonly called wentletraps.
Where Does the Lamellose Wentletrap Live?
The lamellose wentletrap can be found all over the world. It lives in shallow ocean waters. You can find these snails in places like New Zealand and Australia, all the way to the Hawaiian Islands. They also live in European waters, including the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean (near places like Angola and Cape Verde). You can even spot them in the Indian Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.
What Does the Lamellose Wentletrap Look Like?
The shell of the lamellose wentletrap can be different sizes. It usually measures between 9 mm and 40 mm long. That's about the size of a small button to a medium-sized thimble!
See also
In Spanish: Gyroscala lamellosa para niños
