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Updated 11/11/2013
Family
Columbellidae
Dove Shells
| Dove shells are small and attractive shells that are common in rocky
environments but are most often inhabited by hermit crabs. Many
species are highly variable in color and positive identification can be
challenging. Local color variants from the island of Ni'ihau are
famous when strung into lei. Animals have been observed using
mucus threads to lower themselves from overhangs & ledges at night,
and may use this as a means of long-range dispersal. |
HAWAII
| Graphicomassa
margarita
MARGARITA DOVE SHELL
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Euplica varians
VARIABLE DOVE SHELL
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| Seminella
peasei
PEASE'S DOVE SHELL
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Mitrella loyaltyensis
FUSIFORM DOVE SHELL |
NORTHEAST PACIFIC
| Amphissa columbiana
WRINKLED DOVE SHELL
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