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Volcano Snail

Newcombia cumingi

The Volcano Snail is a tiny snail that lives near volcanic areas. It has a special shell that helps it survive in hot environments.

Lebensraum: Volcanic

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The Volcano Snail has a uniquely armored shell that is dark, often black or metallic brown, due to iron sulfide deposits. Its shell can be smooth or covered in spiky scales, giving it a rugged appearance. A fleshy, often yellowish-red foot extends from the opening, contrasting with its dark shell.

ReichAnimaliaStammMolluscaKlasseGastropodaFamilieAchatinellidaeGattungNewcombia
Volcano Snail
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Volcano Snail

Kategorie

Invertebrate

Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

Snaps

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Interessante Fakten

It can survive crushing pressures that would flatten a submarine!

It was only discovered in 1999, making it a relatively new find!

Its shell can have up to three layers, with the outermost made of iron!

This snail lives miles deep in the ocean, near scorching hot volcanic vents!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Iron-Clad Armor

Volcano Snail has an iron-sulfide shell that helps them resist crushing pressure and protects them from predators.

Fähigkeit

Self-Sustaining Energy

Volcano Snail can host special bacteria inside that make food from chemicals, helping them survive in the deep.

Fähigkeit

Extreme Heat Tolerance

Volcano Snail can live in super-hot water because it has special proteins that protect its cells.

Maße und Details

Größe
20-45 mm
Lebenserwartung
1825-3650 Tage
Anzahl der Beine
0

Ernährung und Fütterung

Feeds on tiny microbes inside its body, making its own food from chemicals.

Hauptnahrung

  • sulfur-oxidizing bacteria
  • methane-oxidizing bacteria
  • dissolved chemicals

Nahrungssuche

  • Null

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

symbiotic with

iron-oxidizing bacteria

Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans

bacteria live inside its body

eaten by

vent crab

Bythograea thermydron

large crabs prey on snails

eaten by

vent shrimp

Alvinocaris markensis

shrimp might consume snails

Merkmale

Auch bekannt als

Noch keine Alternativnamen vorhanden.

Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

If you see a Volcano Snail, admire it from a safe distance and never touch it.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das größe von Volcano Snail?

20-45 mm

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Volcano Snail?

1825-3650 Tage

Was frisst Volcano Snail?

Feeds on tiny microbes inside its body, making its own food from chemicals.

Wo findet man Volcano Snail normalerweise?

Volcanic

Wie jagt Volcano Snail?

Null

Was ist der/die/das anzahl der Beine von Volcano Snail?

0

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