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Cylichnidae
The family Cylichnidae (listed as Scaphandridae in some sources) includes mostly burrowing species with well calcified shells. A spire may be present or absent and most can withdraw completely into their shells. They may feed on several different taxa including foraminiferans, crustaceans, polychaete worms and other mollusks. At least 16 species are known from Hawaii in five genera (Acteocina, Cylichna, Eocylichna, Roxania (perhaps) and Scaphander). However, only seven species in the genera Acteocina, Cylichna and Eocylichna are likely to be seen at scuba depths.

Acteocina hawaiensis

Acteocina sandwicensis

Acteocina sp. #1

Acteocina sp. #2





Acteocina sp. #3

Cylichna analogia

Eocylichna braunsi

Eocylichna cf. venustula





Roxania(?) calcarea

Scaphander alatus

Scaphander pustulosus

Scaphander takedai
 
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