Calliostoma trachystum is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Calliostomatidae.Rosenberg, G. (2012). Calliostoma trachystum Dall, 1927. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=532545 on 2012-12-07
Description The height of the shell attains 2.5 mm.
Distribution This species occurs in the Atlantic Ocean off Georgia, USA, at a depth of about 800 m.
Movement This species like other snails moves by mucus mediated gliding, which means the snails secretes a layer of mucus then its foot contracts in ripple formations—similar to ones in digestion—to propel.
Feeding This species is a predator on sessile prey.
Reproduction This species have sexual reproduction.
References
External links Biodiversity Heritage Library (2 publications) Encyclopedia of Life USNM Invertebrate Zoology Mollusca Collection ITIS World Register of Marine Species