Calliostoma hedleyi: Difference between revisions

”The shell is small to medium-sized, solid, and pyramidal in shape with a sharply conical spire. It is known for its polished, iridescent surface and intricate sculpture of fine, beaded spiral cords. The base of the shell is nearly flat, with a sharply angled periphery. The aperture is quadrangular and the umbilicus is closed. The shell color is highly variable, typically featuring patterns of brown, purple, or reddish-brown on a cream or white background, often arranged in spiral bands or axial flames. The species is named in honor of the Australian malacologist” Charles Hedley.* The size of the shell varies between 7 mm and 17 mm.

Habitat and Ecology

”Like other members of the genus,” Calliostoma hedleyi ”is a herbivorous grazer, feeding primarily on diatoms, detritus, and various types of algae that it scrapes from rock surfaces using its radula. It is part of the diverse marine fauna inhabiting rocky reefs and kelp forests in southern Australia.”{{Expand section|date=July 2013}}

”This species is endemic to temperate Australian waters.” This marine species occurs in Australian waters off [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]], [[Tasmania]] and [[Western Australia]]. ”It is found in subtidal waters on rocky substrates and algae, typically at depths ranging from the low intertidal zone to about 100 meters.”