Calliostoma waikanae facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Calliostoma waikanae |
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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. waikanae
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| Calliostoma waikanae (Oliver, 1926)
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The Calliostoma waikanae, also known as the Waikanae top shell, is a type of medium-sized sea snail. It is a marine gastropod mollusc. This means it lives in the ocean and has a soft body, often protected by a shell. It belongs to the family Calliostomatidae, which are commonly called "top snails" because of their cone-shaped shells.
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What Does the Waikanae Top Shell Look Like?
The shell of the Waikanae top shell can be anywhere from about 35 millimeters (1.4 inches) to 55 millimeters (2.2 inches) tall. That's roughly the size of a small to medium-sized chicken egg. These shells often have a beautiful, cone-like shape, typical of "top snails."
Where Does the Waikanae Top Shell Live?
You can find the Waikanae top shell in the waters around New Zealand. It also lives near the Kermadec Islands, which are northeast of New Zealand. This marine snail is also found off the coast of Australia, from northern Queensland down to New South Wales.
Different Types of Waikanae Top Shells
Scientists sometimes group animals into smaller types called subspecies. The Waikanae top shell has one known subspecies:
- Calliostoma waikanae forsteriana Dell, 1950
See also
In Spanish: Calliostoma waikanae para niños
