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Family Columbellidae

HAWAII

Graphicomassa margarita

Makapu'u tidepool, Oahu (crop)

 MARGARITA DOVE SHELL

The most abundant member of the family under stones in shallow water.  Color variable.  Attains 3/8 inch.  Hawaii & the Indo-West Pacific.  Formerly known as Mitrella margarita.