Olivella defiorei
NameOlivella defiorei
Scientific NameOlivella defiorei
Common NameDwarf Olive
FamilyOlividae
GenusOlivella
Speciesdefiorei
Geographic DistributionKnown from the Pliocene fossil deposits of Sicily, Italy.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)Small, typically ranging from 10 to 25 mm in length for the genus. Specific size for *O. defiorei* is not readily available without further research into its original description, but the image suggests it falls within this range.
Identifying FeaturesSmooth, glossy, and slender shell; pointed spire; long, narrow, D-shaped aperture; simple columella (inner lip) without prominent folds (though some *Olivella* have faint basal folds). Lack of strong external sculpture.
Author CitationDe Gregorio, 1890
Description
A small, smooth, and glossy marine gastropod shell, characterized by its elongate-ovate to fusiform shape, a moderately tall spire, and a long, narrow aperture. The shell in the image is uniformly pale cream to light tan. This species is known from the Pliocene fossil record.
