Oestophora ortizi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Oestophora ortizi |
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clade Heterobranchia
clade Euthyneura clade Panpulmonata clade Eupulmonata clade Stylommatophora informal group Sigmurethra |
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Helicoidea
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Trissexodontidae
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Oestophora
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O. ortizi
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| Oestophora ortizi Winter & Ripken, 1991
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Oestophora (Oestophora) ortizi De Winter & Ripken, 1991 |
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Oestophora ortizi is a fascinating type of land snail. It belongs to a group of snails called Trissexodontidae. This special snail can only be found in one place: Spain. It lives specifically in the region of Andalucia.
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Discovering the Oestophora ortizi Snail
This unique snail was officially named Oestophora ortizi in 1991. Two scientists, Winter and Ripken, were the ones who first described it. Finding new species helps us learn more about the amazing variety of life on Earth.
Where Oestophora ortizi Lives
The Oestophora ortizi snail has a very specific home. It likes to live in oak woodlands. These woodlands usually grow on a type of rock called limestone.
Finding Its Hiding Spots
You can often find these snails in places with lots of plants. They enjoy dense vegetation, which means thick bushes and plants. Sometimes, they even hide under rocks to stay safe and cool. This habitat provides everything they need to survive.
Why This Snail Is Special
Oestophora ortizi is an endemic species. This means it naturally lives only in Spain and nowhere else in the world. When a species is endemic, it's very important to protect its habitat. This helps ensure it doesn't disappear forever.
