Calliotropis abyssicola explained
Calliotropis abyssicola is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Eucyclidae.
Description
It can have a shell size of up to 10mm.[1]
Distribution
It can be found in the Mid-Pacific Seamounts between the Marshall Islands and Hawaii.
References
- Rehder H. A. & Ladd H. S. (1973) Deep and shallow-water mollusks from the Central Pacific. Science Reports of the Tohoku University, Sendai, ser. 2 (Geology) Special vol. 6 (Hatai Memorial Volume): 37–49, pl. 3. page(s): 44
- Vilvens C. (2007) New records and new species of Calliotropis from Indo-Pacific. Novapex 8 (Hors Série 5): 1–72.
Notes and References
- Web site: Calliotropis (Solaricida) abyssicola. www.gastropods.com. 2020-04-07.