Calliostoma mariae
Calliostoma mariae is a species of small sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Calliostomatidae.[2]
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| Shell of Calliostoma mariae (holotype at MNHN, Paris) | |
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| Species: | C. mariae |
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Distribution
This species is endemic to the Philippines.[3] It is found in Northern Leyte in the Visayas group of islands.[3] This top shell lives at depths of approximately 205 to 214 m.[3]
Shell description
The shell is broadly conical with six slightly convex whorls.[3] It is small for the genus.[3] The shell height is up to 8 mm, and the width is up to 10 mm.[3]
References
- Poppe G. T., Tagaro S. P. & Dekker H (2006). Visaya Supplement: Supplement 2: 3-228.
- WoRMS (2010). Calliostoma mariae Poppe, Tagaro & Dekker, 2006. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=389928 on 2010-05-21
- Poppe G. T., Tagaro S. P. & Dekker H. (2006). The Seguenziidae, Chilodontidae, Trochidae, Calliostomatidae & Solariellidae of the Philippine Islands. Conchbooks, Germany, Hackenheim, ISBN 3-925919-80-5
External links
- "Calliostoma mariae". Gastropods.com. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
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