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Need ID for Micro-shell 2 - helmetapointe - 11-18-2011 This one comes als from Mannar-Gulf; S.E. India                         4.5 mm Click for zoom Re: Need ID for Micro-shell 2 - paul monfils - 11-19-2011 This is a Gibberula species, which means it can't be identified.  Okay, I'm exaggerating - a little.  But there are many species of these, many of which differ only in minor ways.  Given the large number of columellar plaits, and the locality provided, my best guess is G. subflava.  Other Indian Ocean species that are very similar are G. palazzii, G. luglii, and G. cherubini. Re: Need ID for Micro-shell 2 - helmetapointe - 11-22-2011 Thank you Paul, this helps.