01 Otina ovata

01 Otina ovata

Dry vacant shells. Very large body-whorl makes up almost whole of shell; single tiny spire-whorl forms lateral introverted apex; resembles tiny limpet or Haliotis shell. Sculpture of distinct transverse growth lines and many spiral striae form oblong lattice.
Shell lengths 2 mm & 2.3 mm. North Yorkshire, September 2014. (leg. Jan Light.)

02 Otina ovata