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Phylum
Mollusca
Class
Gastropoda
Family
Architectonicidae
Sundials
| Sundials are rare, associated with corals and anemones upon which they
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Heliacus trochoides
Makapu'u intertidal, Oahu |
Makapu'u intertidal, Oahu |
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| Uncommon in beds of zoanthid anemones on intertidal pools and
benches. About 1/2 tall. |
Heliacus variegatus
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Makapu'u tidepool, Oahu |
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VARIEGATED SUNDIAL
| Uncommon with Palythoa
zoanthids in shallow water. Cream with brown or black beaded spirals.
Reaches 1/2 inch. |
Philippia radiata
RADIATING
SUNDIAL
| Uncommon in sand & rubble next to Porites
lobata upon which it feeds at night. Color variable, protoconch white, Philippia
oxytropis has a brown protoconch with a white spot. About 3/4 inch
wide. |
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