Trochus tiaratus
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| Trochus tiaratus Quoy & Gaimard, 1834 |
Trochus tiaratus is a species of small sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Trochidae, the top snails.
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[edit] Distribution
This species is endemic to New Zealand.
[edit] Habitat
This top snail is common on rocks from the low tide level to depths of 45 m.
[edit] Shell description
The shell is depressed to elevated-conic, with a wide and deep false umbilicus. It is sculptured with delicate beaded cords, stopped at a smooth cord margining the umbilical area.
The shell coloration is whitish, finely tesselated with reddish-brown. The interior of the aperture is iridescent.
The shell height is up to 15 mm, and width up to 18 mm.
[edit] References
- Powell A W B, New Zealand Mollusca, William Collins Publishers Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand 1979 ISBN 0-00-216906-1
- Miller M & Batt G, Reef and Beach Life of New Zealand, William Collins (New Zealand) Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand 1973
