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Family Lasaeidae

HAWAII - ENDEMIC

Kellia hawaiensis  

HAWAIIAN KELLIA

These translucent white shells are associated with larger bivalves at any depth.  A number of similar, difficult to identify, species are known in Hawaii.  Young are carried within the gill cavity.  Attains 0.2 inch, 5 mm.  Endemic to Hawaii.