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Cavolinia inflexa
(Lesueur, 1813)
 
Cavolinia inflexa
Maximum size:  6 mm shell length.

Identification:  The shells of this species are transparent-white with amber highlights. They have fine striae, a flattened profile and a curved apex..

Natural history:  Shell fragments of Cavolinia inflexa are moderately common in sand samples. Live animals are rarely seen at night in near-shore waters.

Distribution:  Big Island, Maui, Niihau and Midway: circumglobal.

Taxonomic notes:  ( )

Photo:  Doug Perrine: not sexually mature: off the Kona Coast, Big Island; 6-12 m (20-40 ft); at night; Dec. 4, 2017.

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