Granulated top shell [Calliostoma granulatum]
Description
Granulated top shells are marine gastropod molluscs known for their granulated shell surface. This species prefers colder waters and is typically found in the Northern Pacific Ocean. They primarily feed on sessile animals such as bryozoans, barnacles, and tunicates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Vetigastropoda
Vetigastropoda
|
| Family |
Top snails
Trochidae
|
| Genus |
Top Shells
Calliostoma
|