About Xeroplexa intersecta (Poiret, 1801)
The shell of Xeroplexa intersecta measures 4–7 mm (0.16–0.28 in) by 7–12 mm (0.28–0.47 in), and has 5 convex whorls. Its aperture is simple and lacks a lip; the aperture margin is slightly reflected near the umbilicus. The umbilicus is open and varies in width. The finely striated periostracum is whitish or yellowish, marked with brown bands or spots. The soft body of the animal is yellowish or bluish grey, with dark brown pigments. Its upper tentacles are long, while the lower tentacles are very short. This species is native to multiple Central and Western European countries and islands, including Great Britain, Ireland, France, Portugal, Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark, Spain, and Germany. It also occurs as an introduced species in Oregon (United States), Colombia, Chile, New Zealand, and Australia.
