Margarites keepi, common name the Keep margarite, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Margaritidae.Rosenberg, G. (2012). Margarites keepi. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=528727 on 2012-09-01Turgeon, D.D., et al. 1998. Common and scientific names of aquatic invertebrates of the United States and Canada. American Fisheries Society Special Publication 26
Description
The height of the shell attains 2 mm, its diameter is 2.1 mm. Distribution This species occurs in the Pacific Ocean off California, USA.
References
Smith & Gordon, The marine mollusks and brachiopods of Monterey Bay, California, and vicinity; Proceedings of the California Academy of Sciences 4th ser. v. 26 (1948)
External links Biodiversity Heritage Library (1 publication) Encyclopedia of Life ITIS World Register of Marine Species