Home Acknowledgments Conventions Glossary Maps References Links Articles Thumbnails Species list Family Next species _______________   Additional Photos   Big Island	Roxaniella sp. #9   Maximum size:  4 mm shell length. Identification:  The shell of this species is similar to shells of Diniatys dentifer in sculpture but lacks the columellar tooth characteristic of that species. Natural history:  Roxaniella sp. #9 is known from two shells: one found in beach drift at Midway Atoll, the other found in a sand sample taken at 8-16 m (25-54 ft) on the Big Island. Nothing is known about the living animal. Distribution:  Big Island & Midway. Taxonomic notes:  It was first recorded in Hawaii from Midway Atoll by CP from a sand sample provided by PF in June, 1993. Manuel Malaquais suggested that it's in the genus Roxaniella. (pers. com.) Photo:  CP: 2 mm: beach drift; sand sample provided by PF; Midway Atoll, June, 1993. Observations and comments: Note 1:  ( )
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