Lienardia
rubida (Hinds, 1843)
12.9mm
Lienardia
rubida is uncommon at
Kwajalein. It has been found under rocks from the intertidal down to about 20m
primarily on the seaward reef.
The dark line between shell whorls
seems to vary in color and thickness.
This shell looked empty.
Until a small hermit crab (Calcinus
latens) popped out.
The first specimen below measured
10.45mm.
Created 24 April 2017
Updated 23 May 2022
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