Margarites salmoneus

Margarites salmoneus

Salmon margarite

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Margarites salmoneus

Margarites salmoneus, common name the salmon margarite, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Margaritidae.

Appearance

The size of the shell varies between 5 mm and 11 mm.

Distribution

Geography

This species occurs in the Pacific Ocean from Washington to Southern California, USA.

References

1. Margarites salmoneus Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margarites_salmoneus

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