Home Acknowledgments Conventions Glossary Maps References Links Articles Thumbnails Species list Family Next species _______________   Additional Photos   protoconch	Graphis sp. # 2   Maximum size:  2.2 mm shell length. Identification:  The shell of this species is intricately sculpted with curving axial ribs and fine spiral cords. It may be distinguished from the shell of Graphis sp. # 3 by its more conical form, larger protoconch and lack of a basal cord. Natural history:  Shells of Graphis sp. # 2 are moderately rare in beach drift and more common in subtidal sand samples. Distribution:  Maui, French Frigate Shoals and Midway. Taxonomic notes:  This species is listed as Graphis(?) sp. #1 in Severns, 2011. Photo:  CP: composite photo, three shells; largest 2.2 mm: left and right--beach drift, Maalaea Bay, Maui; fall, 1986: center--beach drift, Maalaea Bay, Maui; fall, 1979. Observations and comments: Note 1:  ( )
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