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Diacria schmidti van Leyen & van der Spoel, 1982
Maximum size:
2.5 mm shell
length.
Identification:
The
shell of this species is translucent-amber. It's
strongly inflated
with well developed sculpture.
Natural history:
Shells of Diacria schmidti are
moderately common in sand samples.
Distribution:
Maui,
Niihau and French Frigate Shoals: widespread
in the Indo-Pacific.
Taxonomic notes:
Hawaiian shells seem to have stronger sculpture than
most populations and are somewhat smaller, on
average.
Photo:
CP:
composite photo, 2 shells; 2.4 mm: from a sand
sample provided by Mike
Severns and PF; off Makena, Maui; Dec. 3, 1991.
Observations and
comments:
Note
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