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Olivella tergina
Olivella tergina is a species of small sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk in the subfamily Olivellinae, in the family Olividae, the olives. Species in the genus Olivella are commonly called dwarf olives.
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Description
The shell of Olivella tergina is typically small, reaching about 11-16 mm in length. It is smooth, cylindrical, and often glossy, with a narrow aperture. The coloration of O. tergina shells varies but often includes a combination of tan, brown, and occasionally purplish hues, with potential patterns or streaks. The body of the snail itself is soft and extends into a long foot, which it uses to move and bury itself within the sand. Olivella species have a siphon, which they extend to the surface while buried, allowing them to respire and detect prey.
Range & habitat
This marine species occurs off Mexico to Panama and Peru - West coast of The Americas.
== References ==
Wikipedia: “Distribution”
Where it lives
Recorded sightings
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This page is assembled live from iNaturalist, GBIF, Wikipedia, the Source Library and the Internet Archive. It is not yet part of the hand-edited codex. iNaturalist taxon 254967.