Home Acknowledgments Conventions Glossary Maps References Links Articles Thumbnails Species list Family Next species _______________   Additional Photos   2nd photo   2nd animal _______________	Granulina(?) sp. #1   Maximum size:  about 3 mm. Identification:  This is a very small species that appears to have a transparent shell with a profile similar to Granulina. The mantle has prominent, white tubercles and lateral patches flecked with yellow. A red "dash" shows through the shell and the "tail" is mottled with white. Natural history:  Granulina sp. #1 is known from two animals. The first was found on algal turf at a moderately protected site at about 10 m (33 ft). (Note 1) Distribution:  Big Island and Oahu. Taxonomic notes:  The ID of this species is very tentative. It was first recorded in Hawaii from Pupukea, Oahu by Damaris Torres-Pulliza and Roney Rodrigues on July 12, 2024. Photo:  Damaris Torres-Pulliza: about 3 mm: found by Damaris Torres-Pulliza and Roney Rodrigues; Pupukea, Oahu; July 12, 2024. Observations and comments: Note 1:  Damaris described it as "moving quite fast."
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