Splendrillia gratiosa facts for kids
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The Splendrillia gratiosa is a type of sea snail. It is a marine gastropod, which means it's a kind of mollusk that usually has a single shell. This snail belongs to the family called Drilliidae. It was first described in 1896 by G.B. Sowerby III.
What Does Splendrillia Gratiosa Look Like?
The shell of the Splendrillia gratiosa is quite small. It usually grows to about 17.5 millimeters (about 0.7 inches) long. Its widest part, or diameter, is around 6 millimeters (about 0.24 inches).
This snail's shell is smooth and has a pretty pink color. It also features long, red flame-like patterns running down its sides. The top part of the shell, called the spire, is long and pointed. However, the very tip, or apex, is rounded and looks a bit bumpy.
The shell has 9 whorls, which are like the turns or spirals of the shell. These whorls are slightly curved outwards. The line where the whorls meet, called the suture, is pressed in. The largest and lowest part of the shell, known as the body whorl, is quite short and slightly puffed out.
The opening of the shell, called the aperture, is shaped like an oval. Inside the shell, there's a twisted column called the columella, which has a slight curve. The outer edge of the shell's opening, or lip, is sharp.
Where Does Splendrillia Gratiosa Live?
This sea snail lives in the ocean and is found only in Australia. It is a species that is endemic to Australia, meaning it naturally lives there and nowhere else in the world. Specifically, you can find Splendrillia gratiosa off the coast of South Australia.
