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Diacria danae Spoel, 1968
 
Diacria danae: shell
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.

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