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Updated 6/12/2021
Family Cassididae
HAWAII - ENDEMIC
Casmaria
kayae
KAY'S BONNET or HELMET
Rare in sand in deep water, usually collected empty or inhabited by hermit
crab. Shoulder slightly convex, outer lip & columella may be thick, 4 to 6
teeth on lower portion of outer lip, aperture wine-colored. Attains 4 inches.
Endemic to Hawaii. |
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