Calliostoma suduirauti
| Calliostoma suduirauti | |
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| Shell of Calliostoma suduirauti (holotype at MNHN, Paris) | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Subclass: | Vetigastropoda |
| Order: | Trochida |
| Superfamily: | Trochoidea |
| Family: | Calliostomatidae |
| Genus: | Calliostoma |
| Species: | C. suduirauti
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| Binomial name | |
| Calliostoma suduirauti Bozzetti, 1997
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| Synonyms | |
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Calliostoma (Ampullotrochus) suduirauti Bozzetti, 1997 | |
Calliostoma suduirauti is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Calliostomatidae.[1]
Some authors place this taxon in the subgenus Calliostoma (Ampullotrochus).
Description[edit]
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.
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Distribution[edit]
This marine species occurs off the Philippines.
References[edit]
- ^ Calliostoma suduirauti Bozzetti, 1997. Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species.
External links[edit]
- "Calliostoma (Ampullotrochus) suduirauti". Gastropods.com. Retrieved 15 January 2019.