Calliostoma osbornei facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Calliostoma osbornei |
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| Scientific classification | |
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clade Vetigastropoda
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| Superfamily: |
Trochoidea
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Calliostomatidae
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Calliostomatinae
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Calliostomatini
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C. osbornei
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| Calliostoma osbornei Powell, 1926
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Calliostoma (Maurea) osbornei Powell, 1926 |
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Calliostoma osbornei, also known as Osborn's top shell, is a type of medium-sized sea snail. These fascinating creatures are marine molluscs, which means they live in the ocean. They belong to a group called gastropods, which includes snails and slugs. This particular snail is part of the Calliostomatidae family, often called the calliostoma top snails.
What is Osborn's Top Shell?
Osborn's top shell is a specific kind of sea snail. It gets its common name from its discoverer. These snails are known for their beautiful, often cone-shaped shells. They are a small but important part of the ocean's amazing biodiversity.
Shell Features and Size
The shell of Calliostoma osbornei has a unique shape. It can vary in size quite a bit. Typically, the shell measures between 25 mm and 35 mm. To give you an idea, 25 mm is about the size of a quarter. 35 mm is a bit larger than that.
Where Does It Live?
This marine snail species is found in the waters off New Zealand. New Zealand is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The snails live on the seabed in these ocean areas. They are part of the rich marine life found there.
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