Shell conical but with slightly convex whorls, which may either be smooth or bear a row of raised ridges or nodules on their lower third. Colour variable, from plain pale grey through to almost black; typically with diagonal interrupted wavy dark bands or tessellations. Periphery of body-whorl forms a sharply-defined separation from the base of the shell, which usually bears spiral grooves and is usually pale with well-defined dark brown flecks. The central part of the base (columella) and adjacent parts of the aperture (mouth) are usually flushed with orange.
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What habitats does Bembicium melanostomum live in?
Intertidally amongst rocks and seaweed
What is the distribution of Bembicium melanostomum?
South-eastern Australia
How big does Bembicium melanostomum grow?
Shell height can grow to around 15mm
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