Munditia delicatula facts for kids

Munditia delicatula is a tiny sea snail that lives in the ocean. It is a type of mollusc called a gastropod. This special snail belongs to the Liotiidae family. You can only find Munditia delicatula living in New Zealand.

What is Munditia delicatula?

This sea snail is incredibly small! Its shell is only about 0.5 mm tall. That's half a millimeter, which is smaller than the tip of a pencil. The shell's width is about 1.5 mm. Imagine a tiny bead; this snail's shell is even smaller than that!

Where Does It Live?

Munditia delicatula is a marine species, meaning it lives in the sea. It is found only in a specific area of New Zealand. This snail is endemic to the Three Kings Islands. This means it naturally lives there and nowhere else in the world.