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Odostomella chorea
(Hedley, 1909)
 
Odostomella chorea: shell
Maximum size:  1.7 mm shell length.

Identification:  The shell of this species is ovate with prominent axial ribs. It has four whorls when mature and is cream with spiral brown lines. The animal is cream.

Natural history:  The shells of Odostomella chorea are moderately rare in beach drift. Live animals are found occasionally in shallow rocky habitats.

Distribution:  Maui and Oahu.

Taxonomic notes:  This species is listed as Herviera patricia Pilsbry, 1918 in Kay, 1979.

Photo:  CP: 1.4 mm: beach drift; Maalaea Bay, Maui; fall, 1986.

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