Calliostoma koma

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Calliostoma koma
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C. koma
Binomial name
Calliostoma koma
(Shikama & Habe. 1965)
Synonyms[1]
  • Calliostoma (Benthastelena) koma (Shikama, T. & T. Habe, 1965)
  • Tristichotrochus koma Shikama & Habe, 1965

Calliostoma koma is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Calliostomatidae.[1]

Some authors place this taxon in the subgenus Calliostoma (Tristichotrochus)

Description

The size of the shell varies between 18 mm and 30 mm.

Distribution

This marine species occurs off Taiwan, Southern Japan; in the East China Sea and the Yellow Sea.

References

  • Choe, B.L. & Yoon, S.H. (1990). Classification and description of Mesogastropods from Ullung Island Waters. Korean Journal of Malacology. (1) 6 : 45-55

External links

  • "Calliostoma (Benthastelena) koma". Gastropods.com. Retrieved 15 January 2019.Error: "Q5022401" is not a valid Wikidata entity ID.