Incisura rosea facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Incisura rosea
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Mollusca
Class:	Gastropoda
(unranked):	clade Vetigastropoda
Superfamily:	Scissurelloidea
Family:	Scissurellidae
Genus:	Incisura
Species:	I. rosea
Binomial name
Incisura rosea (Hedley, 1904)
Synonyms
Incisura (Scissurona) rosea rosea (Hedley, 1904) Scissurona rosea (Hedley, 1904) Scissurella rosea Hedley, 1904

The Incisura rosea, also known as the rosy slit shell, is a tiny sea snail. It's a type of mollusc that lives in the ocean. This little creature belongs to a group of snails called gastropods and is part of the Scissurellidae family.

Discovering the Rosy Slit Shell

The Incisura rosea was first described in 1904 by a scientist named Charles Hedley. He gave it its scientific name, which helps scientists around the world know exactly which species they are talking about. The common name, "rosy slit shell," likely comes from its appearance.

What Does Incisura rosea Look Like?

The shell of the Incisura rosea is very small. It grows to a height of only about 1.2 millimeters. That's less than half the size of a grain of rice! These snails are known for having a small slit or opening in their shell, which is why they are called "slit shells."

Where Does Incisura rosea Live?

This marine (ocean-dwelling) snail lives off the coast of New Zealand. It prefers to live in the ocean environment, which is its natural habitat. Finding such a tiny snail in the vast ocean can be quite a challenge!