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Diminovula margarita
Formerly referred to as Globovula margarita.They feed on soft coral and gorgonians, and grow to a length of about 1.5cm.
Found on coral and rocky reefs, usually on their host coral, Dendronephthya. Widespread in the West Pacific, at depths of 5 to 30m.
This shell of this mollusk was very tiny -- less than a centimeter long! I spotted it at a depth of about 15m at Isla Reta Beach Resort, during a night dive. The last photo shows two more cowries in the same small patch of soft coral, which they were apparently feeding on.
Spotted on Apr 17, 2012
Submitted on Apr 19, 2012
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Found the species name of this very attractive cowry -- thanks to whatsthatfish.com!
Yes, it sure is. :)
Just beautiful!