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Limacina lesueuri
(d'Orbigny, 1836)
 
Limacina lesueuri: shell
Maximum size:  0.9 mm shell diameter.

Identification:  Shells of this species have a low spire with strongly inflated whorls. (Note 1)

Natural history:  Shells of Limacina lesueuri are moderately rare in sand samples.

Distribution:  Maui, French Frigate Shoals and Midway: circumglobal.

Taxonomic notes:  ( )

Photo:  CP: 0.9 mm in diameter: 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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