Euplica varians is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Columbellidae, the dove snails. It is known as Momi in Hawaii, which translates to "pearl". The shells of this species are commonly used in leis in Niʻihau.Euplica varians

Description Euplica varians grows up to 11 mm long.Euplica varians

Distribution This species is found in the Indian Ocean along the East African coast and along northern KwaZuluNatal, in the Indo-West PacificEuplica varians and Australia.

Habitat Euplica varians lives in shallow intertidal waters.

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