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Limacina bulimoides
(d'Orbigny, 1836)
 
Limacina bulimoides: shell
Maximum size:  1.2 mm shell length.

Identification:  The shell of this species has a tall spire with weakly inflated whorls. (Note 1)

Natural history:  Shells of Limacina bulimoides are common in sand samples.

Distribution:  Maui and Midway: circumtropical.

Taxonomic notes:  ( )

Photo:  CP: 1.2 mm: from a sand sample provided by Mike Severns and PF; off Makena, Maui; Dec. 4, 1991.

Observations and comments:

Note 1:  Photos of live animals can be seen at Copepedia.
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