Haliotis coccoradiata facts for kids
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The reddish-rayed abalone, known scientifically as Haliotis coccoradiata, is a type of sea snail. It's a marine mollusk that belongs to the abalone family, called Haliotidae. These fascinating creatures are found in the ocean.
What Does It Look Like?
The shell of the reddish-rayed abalone can be anywhere from 30 mm (about 1.2 inches) to 75 mm (about 3 inches) long. It has an oval shape and is quite thin and flat.
The top part of the shell, called the apex, is located about one-sixth of the way from the edge. The shell has cool spiral lines and tiny growth marks that cross each other. It also has six round holes that are spaced out evenly.
The shell's color is usually yellowish or olive green. But what makes it special are the bright scarlet (red) stripes that spread out from the center. The shell is smaller on the right side compared to the left. The top surface is a bit flat, with a spiral dip around the middle. Even the closed holes on the shell are scarlet! The pointed top part of the shell, called the spire, is pink.
The surface of the shell has many uneven spiral lines. It also has clear, close growth marks. Inside, the shell is super shiny and silvery, with pretty green and red colors. The inner layer, called the nacre, has spiral folds. The flat part near the opening, the columellar plate, is narrow. You can also see the inside of the spire.
Where Does It Live?
This marine snail lives only in Australia. You can find the reddish-rayed abalone off the coasts of New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, and Victoria.
