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Unidentified Pyramidellid #5
 
Unidentified Pyramidellid #5
Maximum size:  1.8 mm shell length.

Identification:  The shells of this species are relatively thick, smooth and conical. The animal is cream with a greenish black line on top of its head.

Natural history:  Shells of unidentified pyramidellid #5 are rare in beach drift but more common in subtidal sand samples. Live animals are occasionally found in shallow, rocky habitats.

Distribution:  Maui.

Taxonomic notes:  Perhaps this could be an Odostomia?

Photo:  CP: Honokahau Bay, Maui; Aug. 8, 2001(?).

Observations and comments:

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