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Olive (Netted Olive)
NameOlive (Netted Olive)
Scientific NameOliva reticulata
Common NameNetted Olive
FamilyOlividae
GenusOliva
Speciesreticulata
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and parts of the Indian Ocean.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)10
Identifying FeaturesSmooth, highly polished, elongated-ovate shell with a short spire and a long, narrow aperture. The columella often has several folds. The typical reticulated pattern, though absent in these specific specimens, is a key feature for the species.
Dietcarnivore
Raritycommon
Author CitationNot specified
Description
Three small, elongated, smooth, and glossy white shells are depicted against a black background. They exhibit a characteristic olive shell shape with a short spire and a long, narrow aperture. A 5 mm scale bar is present, indicating the shells are relatively small.
