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Bayerotrochus Teramachii

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Slide down the swirling sea snail shell. Get lost in the patterns, colors, swirls, and texture.

About the Model

Bayerotrochus Teramachii is a species of sea snail. The shell has an angle of approximately 98 degrees, with whorls that exponentially get larger. Inside, the sea snail is a dull cream color or white, while the rest of the shell is a golden orange, with a golden metallic iridescent sheen. This species of sea snail is found over a large area of the North West Pacific from Japan to the South China Sea, and across to Indonesia and the Philippines.

Category

Science

Keywords

sea snail, gastropod, mullosk, ocean, spire, shell, Japan, South China Sea, Indonesia, Philippines, environmental education, ecosystem

Updated

May 17 2022

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