#volcano snails

[hometoursandotherstuff]

[lovelysnailfacts]

The shell of the Chrysomallon Squamiferum is composed of three main layers. The outer layer is thin and organic reinforced by iron sulfide (Greigite) particles that are output by the thermal vents. The iron sulfide allows for protection against crabs; while most shells would obtain one large crack from the force of a crabs claw, the iron sulfide outer shell provides a structure that produces only small cracks rather than a severely damaged shell. The middle layer is thicker and dense. It’s pliable and used to absorb the shocks of pressure from predators. The inner layer is calcified. The Chrysomallon Squamiferum has adapted to absorb the iron sulfide and become “armored” against predators and the heat!

[taxonomytournament]

Taxonomy Tournament: Gastropods

Neomphalida. This order is made up of deep-sea snails and limpets, including the volcano snail, whose shell's outer layer is made of iron sulphides

Conidae. This family is made up of cone snails, which hunt prey by launching their tooth from their mouth like a harpoon and injecting them with venom.

Which clade of animals is better?

Neomphalida

Conidae

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Voting ended onMar 13, 2024

[hibernia-1]

Guys, LOOK! VOLCANO SNAILS! Their shells are made of iron crystals!

[taxonomytournament]

Taxonomy Tournament: Gastropods

Neomphalida. This order is made up of deep-sea snails and limpets, including the volcano snail, whose shell's outer layer is made of iron sulphides

Umbraculoidea. This superfamily is made up of false limpets with a soft shell

Which clade of animals is better?

Neomphalida

Umbraculoidea

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Voting ended onFeb 2, 2024

[moistkaibagge127]

Do y'all think that volcano sharks have thicker skin than regular sharks to fight the hot environment like volcano snails? Or is it different cuz the sharks are underwater and not on the hot rocks?

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[winged-wolf-tsuki]

Also known as the scaly-foot gastropod, or sea pangolin