Distinguishing Characteristics |
Gastropod (1 shell); shell spiral in shape, short, much wider than tall, nearly flat on the bottom; color tan with darker brown spots on spires; has spiraling grooves with a somewhat beaded appearance on upper whorls, beading more prominent on base than above; spire short; aperture wider than tall; no siphonal canal; bottom of base with deep opening (umbilicus). |
Similar Species |
The beaded sundial has a similar shape but is beaded all over. |
Habitat |
Gulf, sandy bottoms |
Maximum Size |
5.1 cm (2 in) |
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