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Created 11/18/2022

Family Neritidae

HAWAII - ENDEMIC

Smaragdia bryanae



Kawaihae, Hawaii

BRYAN'S SEAGRASS NERITE

Feeds upon the endemic seagrass Halophila hawaiiana on silty sand in shallow water.  Feeding scars appear as transparent sections on the plant.  Attains 3mm.  Endemic to Hawaii.