Phasianotrochus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Phasianotrochus |
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| Dorsal view of a shell of Phasianotrochus bellulus | |
Scientific classification  |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Subclass: | Vetigastropoda |
| Order: | Trochida |
| Superfamily: | Trochoidea |
| Family: | Trochidae |
| Genus: | Phasianotrochus Fischer, 1885 |
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| Cantharidus badius Wood, 1828
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Elenchus H. and A. Adams not Elenchus (Humph.) Swainson |
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Phasianotrochus is a genus of sea snails. These amazing creatures are a type of marine gastropod mollusc. They belong to the family Trochidae, which are often called "top snails." This name comes from the cone-like shape of their shells.
What They Look Like
These snails have a strong, shiny shell. It is long and pointy, shaped like an oval. The opening of the shell is also oval. This opening is called the aperture.
Inside the shell, there is a part called the columella. This part is usually curved. It often has a small bump that looks like a tooth.
Where They Live
You can find these sea snails only in Australia. They live in the ocean waters off the coast. They are found in several Australian states. These include New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, and Western Australia.
Types of Phasianotrochus Snails
There are several different kinds of Phasianotrochus snails. Here are some of the species that are known today:
- Phasianotrochus apicinus (Menke, 1843)
- Phasianotrochus bellulus (Philippi, 1845)
- Phasianotrochus eximius (Perry, 1811)
- Phasianotrochus hirasei (Pilsbry, 1901)
- Phasianotrochus irisodontes (Quoy & Gaimard, 1834)
- Phasianotrochus rutilus (Adams, 1853)
- Phasianotrochus sericinus (Thiele, 1930)
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