Splendrillia bednalli facts for kids
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Splendrillia bednalli is a type of small sea snail. It is a marine gastropod mollusk, which means it is a creature with a soft body, usually protected by a shell, that lives in the ocean. This particular snail belongs to the family Drilliidae.
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What Does Splendrillia bednalli Look Like?
This sea snail has a beautiful white shell. It is quite small, growing up to about 16 millimeters (a little over half an inch) long. The shell is shaped like a tall, narrow tower, which scientists call "elongate-turreted."
Shell Features
The top part of the shell, called the spire, is pointed. The shell has about nine and a half whorls, which are the spiral turns that make up the shell. These whorls are slightly rounded and have a gentle angle.
A special feature of this snail's shell is its brown lines. There are usually about six of these lines on the largest and last whorl, known as the body whorl. These lines help make the snail easy to recognize.
Shell Variations
Not all Splendrillia bednalli shells look exactly the same. Some shells have clear ribs that run lengthwise, and these ribs might form a small crown-like shape at the shell's angle. Other shells might have these ribs less noticeable, with only small bumps remaining at the angle.
The opening of the shell, called the aperture, is shaped like an oblong (a stretched oval) and is of medium width. Inside the shell, there is a central pillar called the columella, which is slightly twisted.
Where Does Splendrillia bednalli Live?
This marine snail is found only in Australia. It is an endemic species, meaning it naturally lives in one specific area and nowhere else in the world. You can find Splendrillia bednalli off the coast of South Australia.
