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Additional Photos

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Margovula(?) sp. #1

Maximum size: < 3 mm.
Identification:
This is a very small species that appears to have a transparent shell with a profile similar to Morgovula.
The mantle has prominent, white tubercles and brown patches.
Natural history: Morgovula sp. #1 is known from one animal found on algal turf at a moderately protected site at about 7 m (23 ft).
Distribution: 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 Sept., 2022.
Photo: Damaris Torres-Pulliza: < 3 mm: found by Damaris Torres-Pulliza and Roney Rodrigues; Pupukea, Oahu; Sept. 3, 2022.
Observations and
comments:
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