Tristichotrochus tosaensis explained

Tristichotrochus tosaensis is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk, in the family Calliostomatidae within the superfamily Trochoidea, the top snails, turban snails and their allies.^[1]

Description

The length of the shell attains 22 mm.

Distribution

This marine species occurs in Tosa Bay, Japan and in the East China Sea.

References

• Habe T. (1961). Coloured illustrations of the shells of Japan (II). Hoikusha, Osaka. xii + 183 + 42 pp., 66 pls.

Notes and References

1. MolluscaBase (2018). Tristichotrochus tosaensis Kuroda & Habe, 1961. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=467382 on 2018-12-28