Biology:Calliostoma suduirauti

Short description: Species of sea snail

Calliostoma suduirauti
Shell of Calliostoma suduirauti (holotype at MNHN, Paris)
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Mollusca
Class:	Gastropoda
Subclass:	Vetigastropoda
Order:	Trochida
Superfamily:	Trochoidea
Family:	Calliostomatidae
Genus:	Calliostoma
Species:	C. suduirauti
Binomial name
Calliostoma suduirauti Bozzetti, 1997
Synonyms
Calliostoma (Ampullotrochus) suduirauti Bozzetti, 1997

Calliostoma suduirauti is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Calliostomatidae.

Some authors place this taxon in the subgenus Calliostoma (Ampullotrochus).

Description

The size of the shell varies between 11 mm and 15 mm.

Calliostoma suduirauti is a species of sea snail that belongs to the Calliostomatidae family. This snail is native to the waters surrounding New Zealand, where it can be found at depths ranging from 70 to 400 meters. The shell of Calliostoma suduirauti is a beautiful golden-yellow color and can grow up to 30 millimeters in height. The snail's body is covered in small, hair-like structures known as cilia, which help it move through the water. Calliostoma suduirauti is a popular species among shell collectors due to its striking appearance and rarity. Despite its popularity, little is known about the biology and behavior of this species, highlighting the need for further research and conservation efforts to protect this unique and fascinating sea snail.

Distribution

This marine species occurs off the Philippines .

External links

• "Calliostoma (Ampullotrochus) suduirauti" (in en). Gastropods.com. http://www.gastropods.com/9/Shell_9529.shtml. 

Wikidata ☰ Q5022515 entry