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Dolabrifera sp. #1
 
Dolabrifera sp. #1: shell
Maximum size:  2 mm shell length.

Identification:  The shells of this species are flattened and plate-like with broad, radiating white bands. They're somewhat variable in width.

Natural history:  Dolabrifera sp. #1 is known only from a handful of shells found in beach drift from moderately exposed to exposed sites.

Distribution:  Maui and Midway.

Taxonomic notes:  Carlo Cunha (pers. com.) suggested that these shells are probably from a second, smaller species of Dolabrifera. Phyllaplysia and Petalifera might also be possible IDs.

Photo:  CP: composite photo, same shell; 1.7 mm; narrow: beach drift; Mokuleia Bay, Maui; fall, 1985.

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