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Whelk

Netted Dogwhelk-
Hinia nitida


Scientific names: Hinia originates possibly from the Greek words inion or hinion, which was an ancient egyptian fluid measurement. The Latin nitidus means light, clear and sparkle.

Other scientific names: Nassa reticulata and Nassarius reticulatus.

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