Molluscs of Hawaii

These specimens were collected on the Island of Maui, Hawaiian Islands. The taxonomic names (i.e., genus and species names) are as accurate and current as possible; my sources of taxonomic and zoological information include university- and museum-sponsored websites, as well as those of reputable private collectors.

Intermediate Hairy Tritons (Monoplex intermedius; synonym: Cymatium pileare), aperatural views. Collected January-February 2013, Ma'alaea Bay (intertidal zone), Maui County, Hawaii. Note the fine "hairs" (the periostracum, proteinaceous outer sheath of molluscan shells) around the outer edge of the aperature of the far left shell.
Intermediate Hairy Triton (Monoplex intermedius; synonym: Cymatium pileare), aperatural view. Collected January-February 2013, Ma'alaea Bay (intertidal zone), Maui County, Hawaii
Intermediate Hairy Triton (Monoplex intermedius; synonym = Cymatium pileare), abaperatural view. Collected 2 August 2012, Ma'alaea Bay (intertidal zone), Maui County, Hawaii.
Intermediate Hairy Triton (Monoplex intermedius; synonym: Cymatium pileare), aperatural view. Collected 2 August 2012, Ma'alaea Bay (intertidal zone), Maui County, Hawaii.

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