Stiracolpus ahiparanus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Stiracolpus ahiparanus |
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| Scientific classification | |
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clade Caenogastropoda
clade Sorbeoconcha |
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Cerithioidea
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| Family: |
Turritellidae
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Turritellinae
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| Genus: |
Stiracolpus
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| Species: |
S. ahiparanus
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| Binomial name | |
| Stiracolpus ahiparanus (Powell, 1927)
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| Synonyms | |
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Zeacolpus ahiparanus Powell, 1927 |
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The Stiracolpus ahiparanus, also known as the keeled screw shell, is a type of small sea snail. It's a marine animal, meaning it lives in the ocean. This fascinating creature is a gastropod mollusc, belonging to the family called Turritellidae.
About the Keeled Screw Shell
This sea snail gets its common name, "keeled screw shell," from its unique shape. Its shell looks a bit like a screw, and it has a ridge or "keel" on it.
Shell Description
The shell of the Stiracolpus ahiparanus can grow up to 25 mm long. That's about the length of a small button or a quarter! Its spiral shape helps it move and protect its soft body inside.
Where It Lives
This marine species is found only in New Zealand. When an animal is found only in one specific place, it's called endemic. This means the keeled screw shell is a special part of New Zealand's ocean life.
See also
In Spanish: Zeacolpus ahiparanus para niños
