Snowy Dwarf Olive
Olivella nivea
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–60 m
- Max size: 3.4 cm
The snowy dwarf olive is a tiny, glossy white sand snail that ploughs just below the surface of soft bottoms down to about sixty metres. Its smooth, polished shell sheds sediment as it glides, leaving a faint furrow where it has passed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Olividae › Olivella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 420113.
FAQ
- How deep does the Snowy Dwarf Olive live?
- The Snowy Dwarf Olive (Olivella nivea) is typically found at 0–60 m.
- How big does the Snowy Dwarf Olive get?
- The Snowy Dwarf Olive grows to about 3.4 cm.