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Williamia radiata
(Pease, 1861)
 
Williamia radiata: shell
Maximum size:  5.5 mm shell length.

Identification:  This species has a smooth, translucent shell with radiating brown bands. The living animal is cream, densely flecked with orange.

Natural history:  Shells of  Williamia radiata are moderately common in beach drift. Live animals are occasionally seen under rocks in tide pools and subtidally at rocky sites. According to Kay (1979) shells are found in sand samples to depths of 30 m (98 ft).

Distribution:  Maui, Oahu, French Frigate Shoals, Pearl & Hermes Reef and Midway (also Johnston Atoll).

Taxonomic notes:  There's some chance that there are more than one species lumped under the name.

Photo:  CP: composite photo, two shells; largest 5 mm: beach drift, Mokuleia Bay, Maui; fall, 1983.

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