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Miralda scopulorum Watson,
1886
Maximum size: 1.6 mm shell
length.
Identification:
Shells
of
this species are ovate with three spiral keels on each whorl,
the apical two with prominent granules.
Natural history:
Shells
of
Miralda scopulorum
are moderately common in beach drift. Kay (1979) states that they are
more common at depths of 8-40 m (26-131 ft).
Distribution:
Maui and Oahu.
Taxonomic notes:
Kay (1979) considers Odostomia syrtites to be a synonym though that's probably incorrect.
Photo:
CP: composite photo, two shells; largest 1.5 mm: beach drift, Mokuleia
Bay,
Maui; fall, 1985.
Observations and comments:
Note
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