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Family Terebridae

HAWAII

Terebra (Myurella) affinis

Nanakuli, Oahu, 30 feet, 24mm

 

RELATED AUGER

Uncommon except near large harbors, possibly introduced in bilge water.  Rounded ribs separated by 16 punctures, white with flesh-colored blotches.  Attains 1 inch.   Roughly intermediate in form from the native Terebra affinis f. puncticulata and Terebra peasii.  Three distinct forms present in Hawaii are often lumped together with Terebra (Myurella) affinis.