Cuspivolva cuspis

Cuspivolva cuspis Cate, 1973

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Family:	Ovulidae (egg cowries)
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Environment:	benthic; marine
Distribution:	Western Pacific: Hong Kong and Philippines.
Diagnosis:	Shell with three color morphs: deep purple-brown, pinkish-white, and orange. Morphs match the color of their hosts. Body creamy white, having a magenta band behind eyes, parallel with the tentacles.
Biology:	On gorgonian hosts. Feed on host's mucus, or graze on algae and detritus on the host's surface (Ref. 125532). Commensal with Ellisella gracilis (Ref. 126204).
IUCN Red List Status:	Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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