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Pugnus parvus (Hedley, 1896) Diagnosis: Shell minute, colourless transparent to opaque white; whole surface sculptured with fine spiral threads; spire immersed; lip strongly thickened internally, smooth; external varix present; siphonal notch absent; columella with three plaits. Size: Adults 1.5–2 mm in length. Distribution:
Comparison: Readily distinguished among the NSW species by its parallel-sided shape and spiral sculpture. (See Identification of beach specimens) Remarks: A brief description of the animal is given by Burn (1983). Figs. 1,2: Little Manly Beach, Sydney. HOLOTYPE (C.002524) |
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