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Additional Photos
large, worn, 3.3 mm
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Unidentified Ellobiid sp. #1
Maximum size: 3.3 mm shell
length.
Identification:
The
shell of this species is oval with a
constricted base. Young shells are transparent-white while older shells
are "stained" with brown. There are three folds on the columella (the
apical fold week) and fine spiral striae. The outer lip is thickened
medially but lacks an obvious fold.
Natural history:
The
shells of unidentified ellobiid sp. #1 are rare in beach drift.
Distribution:
Maui.
Taxonomic notes:
This species is listed in Severns, 2011 as Ophicardelus sp. 1. However, it seems closer to shells labelled Microtralia
sp. on-line. So, we've decided to leave is as un. sp. #1 pending
further work. It seems likely that unidentified ellobiids #1, #2, and #3
are in the
same genus.
Photo: CP:
composite photo, two shells; largest 2.8 mm: left--beach drift, Hana
Bay, Maui; fall, 1988: right--beach drift, Mokuleia Bay, Maui; fall,
1984.
Observations and comments:
Note
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