Calliostoma turnerarum facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Calliostoma turnerarum |
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clade Vetigastropoda
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Trochoidea
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Calliostomatidae
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Calliostomatinae
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Calliostomatini
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C. turnerarum
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| Calliostoma turnerarum Powell, 1964
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Calliostoma turnerarum, often called Turner's top shell, is a fascinating type of sea snail. It's a medium-sized mollusc that lives deep in the ocean. This marine gastropod belongs to the family Calliostomatidae, which are commonly known as calliostoma top snails. Some scientists also place this snail in a special group called the subgenus Calliostoma (Maurea).
What Does Turner's Top Shell Look Like?
The shell of Turner's top shell can grow up to 57 millimeters tall. That's about 2.2 inches, or roughly the length of a golf tee! Like many other top shells, its shell usually has a cone shape, which makes it look a bit like a spinning top.
Where Does Turner's Top Shell Live?
This amazing sea snail lives in the ocean waters off the coast of New Zealand. It prefers deep water environments.
See also
In Spanish: Calliostoma turnerarum para niños
