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Philine
sp. #4
 
Philine sp. #4
Maximum size:  2 mm.

Identification:  This is a tiny, elongate species with a reduced shell. It's largely transparent and there are low ridges on the sides of the head giving it a shovel-like appearance. It's distinguished from the similar-appearing Philinoglossa by the presence of a gizzard.

Natural history:  Philine sp. #4 is a rarely seen species found living interstitially in sand.

Distribution:  Oahu.

Taxonomic notes:  It was first recorded in Hawaii at Kaneohe Bay, Oahu by the 2017 MarineGeo meiofauna team in May, 2017.

Photo:  Katharina Jörger: 2 mm: 2017 MarineGeo; found by meiofauna team; Kaneohe Bay, Oahu; May, 2017.

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