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Unidentified Cysticid #1
 
Unidentified Cysticid #1
Maximum size:  1.25 mm shell length.

Identification:  This is a tiny, cylindrical species with a transparent shell. White bands of variable width on a black ground show through shell. The body and foot are translucent-orange, with olive flecks, and there are bright orange bands on the upper surfaces of the head and cephalic tentacles. The eyes are bright red.

Natural history:  Unidentified Cysticid #1 is a moderately rare species found in rocky habitats at moderately exposed to highly exposed sites as well as in Halimeda kanaloana beds.

Distribution:  Maui and Kauai:

Taxonomic notes:  ( )

Photo:  CP: Airport Beach, Maui; April 12, 2012.

Observations and comments:

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