Olivella dama explained

Olivella dama 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.

Description

The shell is whiteish, with a very acute spire, nearly as long as the aperture. The middle of the body whorl is marked by angulated brown lines: the suture has spots and fascicles of longitudinal stripes: the basal belt is very broad: the aperture purple.[1]

Distribution

Gulf of California area, West coast of North America.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: William Swainson. Zoological Illustrations Series II.. y. Vol. II. Plate 58.. 1832. 26 October 2013.