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Family Hiatellidae

CIRCUMGLOBAL / HAWAII

Hiatella arctica

Ala Moana, Oahu, 50 feet

 ARCTIC BORER

Inhabits crevices or burrows in shallow water.  Attains 2 inches in cold water, but less than 1 inch in Hawaii.  Worldwide distribution.