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Ancillina apicalis

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Ancillina apicalis
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A. apicalis
Binomial name
Ancillina apicalis
(Kay, 1979)[1]
Synonyms

Olivella apicalis Kay, 1979 (original combination)

Ancillina apicalis is a species of small sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk in the family Ancillariidae.[2]

Description

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The length of the shell varies between 6 mm and 8 mm.

Distribution

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This marine species occurs off Hawaii.

References

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  • Severns M. (2011) Shells of the Hawaiian Islands - The Sea Shells. Conchbooks, Hackenheim. 564 pp.
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  • "Olivella apicalis". Gastropods.com. Retrieved 15 January 2019.