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Terebridae
HAWAII
Hastula hectica
Hapuna, Hawaii, 46mm
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Waimanalo, Oahu, 52mm
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Hapuna, Hawaii, 37mm
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Waimanalo, Oahu |
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HECTIC AUGER
A rare
species found along beach slopes below the high water mark. Spire often
damaged, extent of dark banding variable. Feeds on worms at night
using its broad foot as a sail to surf up and down the sandy slope with
successive waves, quickly burying as the water recedes. Attains 3 inches.
Hawaii & the Indo-Pacific. |
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