Hinea punctostriata
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Hinea punctostriata is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Planaxidae.
Description
The Hinea punctostriata can be identified by its thin, brown and white stripes wrapping around its shell. On average, it is 4 mm in length.
Distribution
This species occurs in the European part of the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea.
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