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> Cellana sandwicensis
Family
Nacellidae
HAWAII
Cellana sandwicensis
Kaunolu Bay, Lana'i
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Kaupo, Oahu |
Kaupo, Oahu
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Portlock, Oahu |
Ahihi-Kinau NAR, Maui |
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HAWAIIAN LIMPET
'OPIHI 'ALINALINA
Common on
wave-washed coralline algae in the lower intertidal zone.
Has coarse ribs of equal width extending beyond shell margin creating a
scalloped outline, interior light gray. The animal's foot is yellow.
Attains 2.5 inches. The most popular species for
consumption. Endemic to Hawaii.
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