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Family Mitridae

HAWAII

Mitra (Nebularia) connectens

Mitra cucumerina, Oahu

Mokapu, Oahu, 35 feet, 12mm

 

Kahe Pt., Oahu, 35 feet, 12mm

 

Haleiwa Trench, Oahu, 20 feet

CONNECTED MITER

Common in dead coral at scuba depths.  Orange-brown with random white flecks on spiral cords.  Attains 1/2 inch.  Hawaii & the Tropical Pacific.  Formerly known in Hawaii as Mitra (Nebularia) cucumerina.