Figured: S M Smith; van der Linden & Eikenboom, 1992 [Fig. 30 as Chrysallida obtusa]
Height: 3 mm

Widespread and common, living in washings from littoral algae and in shallow sublittoral shell gravel. Much more common than Chrysallida indistincta, with which it can be confused, especially on the shore. Food similar. Dead shells widespread including the Hebrides Terrace. Many old records.
Collections: NMI, NMSZ, NMW, SAMS

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