WATERY WENESDAY # 58
We’re going snorkeling to find a different kind of ocean dweller today. It’s not a fish, it’s not a mammal and it’s not coral! So are you ready to meet this mysterious animal? Let’s do this!
MEET THE VIOLET SEA SNAIL!
Range/Habitat: Atlantic-Pacific-Indian Oceans/ tropical-subtropical
waters
Diet: Carnivore: floating cnidarians
Length: 3 ¼”
Conservation Status: common
Fun Facts:
- Violet Sea Snails live on the oceans’ surface.
- They are blind.
- Violet sea snails have bright purple shells.
- Their shells are very thin.
- Violet sea snails make a “raft” of bubbles and mucus to stay afloat at the surface.
- They snail is dark violet or black in color.
We haven’t met a snail so far in our adventures. Who knew they were so brightly colored and amazing? What other crazy creatures have we missed in our oceans?
Those snails are so pretty. They are the same color as my new tutu!! Bubbles and mucus sound like a fun raft!!
Love and licks,
Cupcake
Hehe! Purple tutus sounds fun! Ellie needs one
!
My oldest daughter loves snails! They are pretty and I love their name. My baby’s name is Violet
Excellent! These little guys are right up your alley
!