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Family Eulimidae

HAWAII

Melanella bryani 

Makapu'u tidepool, Oahu

BRYAN'S EULIMID

Occasionally found under sea cucumbers or free in shallow water.  Shell flexed to the right, solid, whorls inflated, suture deeply impressed, outer lip straight.  Attains 0.5 inch.  Endemic to Hawaii.  Formerly known as Balcis bryani.