Home Acknowledgments Conventions Glossary Maps References Links Articles Thumbnails Species list Family Next species _______________   Additional Photos	Laemodonta clausa (H & A Adams, 1854)   Maximum size:  12 mm (Kay, 1979). Identification:  This species has a stout, brown shell with prominent spiral cords. There are two folds inside the outer lip and three folds on the columella. Natural history:  Shells of  Laemodonta clausa are moderately rare in beach drift. Live animals may be found under rocks in the supraspray zone (with Melampus and Pedipes). (Kay, 1979) Distribution:  Maui and Oahu: widely distributed in the Indo-Pacific. Taxonomic notes:  This species is listed in Kay, 1979 as Laemodonta octanfracta (Jonas, 1845). Photo:  CP: 5.8 mm: beach drift, Hekili Point, Maui; fall, 1986. Observations and comments: Note 1:  ( )
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