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Cima
(?) sp. #1

 
Cima(?) sp. #1: shell
Maximum size:  1.1 mm shell length.

Identification:  The shell of this species is slender with fine spiral striae that are more prominent on the abapical portion of each whorl.

Natural history:  On Maui, shells of Cima(?) sp. #1 are rare in subtidal sand samples from depths of 55 m (180 ft) or more. The one Midway shell was in a sand sample from 27 m (90 ft).

Distribution:  Maui and Midway.

Taxonomic notes:  This species is similar to shells placed in the genus Cima on line at the Natural History Museum of Rotterdam.

Photo:  CP: composite photo, three shells; largest 1.1 mm: from sand sample provided by Mike Severns and PF; off Makena; 1991.

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