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Family Vermetidae

HAWAII

Vermetus alii   

Ft. Kamehemeha, Oahu, 2 feet

ALI'I WORM SNAIL

Uncommon on hard surfaces in protected bays. Gray shell with fine ribs, purple animal has a large operculum.  Aperture diameter of 1/3 inch, coils 2 inches.  Endemic to Hawaii.