Cerithideopsilla conica facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cerithideopsilla conica |
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| A shell of Cerithideopsilla conica | |
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clade Caenogastropoda
clade Sorbeoconcha |
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Cerithioidea
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Potamididae
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Cerithideopsilla
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C. conica
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| Cerithideopsilla conica (Blainville, 1829)
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Cerithideopsilla conica is a small sea snail. It is a type of gastropod mollusk that lives in the ocean. This snail belongs to the Potamididae family. It was first described by a scientist named Blainville in 1829.
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About the Cerithideopsilla conica Snail
How Scientists Classify This Snail
Scientists group living things into categories. This helps us understand how different species are related. Originally, Cerithideopsilla conica was placed in a different group called Potamides.
However, in 2008, scientists used molecular phylogeny research. This means they studied the snail's DNA. Their research showed that this snail actually belongs in the genus Cerithideopsilla. Other studies have also agreed with this new classification.
Where Does This Snail Live?
Cerithideopsilla conica can be found in many parts of the world. Its home includes the Mediterranean Sea and the Indian Ocean.
You might find this snail in or near these places:
- European waters
- Madagascar
- The Red Sea
What Does This Snail Look Like?
The shell of the Cerithideopsilla conica snail can grow up to 14 millimeters long. That's about half an inch!
Its shell is quite thick. It also has a special notch, or small cut, at the bottom edge of its opening.
How This Snail Lives
The Cerithideopsilla conica snail has a special way of developing. Its young do not float freely in the ocean as tiny larvae. Instead, they develop directly without a planktonic stage.
This snail can also be a host for tiny organisms called parasites. For example, Cerithideopsilla conica is the first host for a parasite called Heterophyes heterophyes. This means the parasite lives inside the snail for part of its life cycle.
