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Diacria danae Spoel, 1968
Maximum size: 1.7 mm shell
length.
Identification:
This species has a transparent, strongly inflated shell edged in pale
amber.
Natural history:
Shells of Diacria danae are moderately
common in sand samples.
Distribution:
Maui and Midway: widespread
in the Indo-Pacific.
Taxonomic notes:
Hawaiian shells appear to be somewhat smaller, on average, than most populations.
Photo: CP:
composite photo, 2 shells; 1.7 mm: from a sand sample provided by Mike
Severns and PF; off Makena,
Maui; Nov. 29, 1991.
Observations and comments:
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