Nebularia nivea
(Broderip, 1836)
84.2mm
Nebbularia
nivea is
relatively rare
at Kwajalein. Specimens have been observed on the seaward reef in rubble or
under rocks by day and exposed in ledges and small caves at night. Empty shells
are more frequently seen than living animals.
Nebularia nivea has been observed to eat sipunculid (peanut) worms.
Created
5 September 2015
Updated 1 April 2020
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