Home Acknowledgments Conventions Glossary Maps References Links Articles Thumbnails Species list Family Next species _______________   Additional Photos   shell	Clio pyramidata Linnaeus, 1767   Maximum size:  10 mm shell length (Kay, 1979). Identification:  Shells of this species are transparent-white. They have a flattened-pyramid shape with strong lateral keels. Natural history:  Shells of Clio pyramidata are common in sand samples. Live animals may occasionally be seen at night in off-shore waters. Distribution:  Big Island, Maui, Niihau, French Frigate Shoals and Midway: circumglobal. Taxonomic notes:  Clio lanceolata Lesueur, 1813 is a synonym. Photo:  Matthew D'Avella: side: 3 miles off the Kona Coast, Big Island; 12 m (40 ft); at night; summer/fall, 2007. Observations and comments: Note 1:  ( )
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