Calliostoma hayamanum explained

Calliostoma hayamanum is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Calliostomatidae.^[1]

Notes

Additional information regarding this species:

• Taxonomic remark: Some authors place this taxon in the subgenus Calliostoma (Tristichotrochus)

Description

The size of the shell varies between 35 mm and 50 mm.

Distribution

This marine species occurs off Japan.

References

• Higo, S., Callomon, P. & Goto, Y. (1999). Catalogue and bibliography of the marine shell-bearing Mollusca of Japan. Osaka. : Elle Scientific Publications. 749 pp.

External links

• Encyclopedia of Life
• World Register of Marine Species

Notes and References

1. Rosenberg, G. (2012). Calliostoma hayamanum (Kuroda & Habe, 1971 in Kuroda, Habe & Oyama, 1971). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=467198 on 2012-12-07