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Additional Photos
intact apex, 2.3 mm
protoconch
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Graphis(?) sp. # 1
Maximum size:
3.4 mm shell length (extrapolated from fragments).
Identification:
The
shell
of this species is slender with strongly inflated
whorls, angled sutures and fine axial ribs.
Natural history:
Shells
of Graphis(?)
sp. # 1 are rare in beach drift and in subtidal sand
samples to depths of at least 52 m (170 ft).
Distribution:
Maui, Oahu, French Frigate Shoals
and Midway.
Taxonomic notes:
This species is listed as Graphis(?) sp. #2 in Severns,
2011.
Photo:
CP: composite photo, two shells; largest 2.2 mm:
left--beach drift, Maalaea Bay, Maui; fall, 1986:
right--beach drift, Hana Bay, Maui; fall, 1989.
Observations and
comments:
Note 1:
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