Sandalia meyeriana is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Ovulidae, the ovulids, cowry allies or false cowries, commonly known as the ovulids, cowry allies, or false cowries.
Description The shell of Sandalia meyeriana is relatively small, with a maximum length of about 14.2 mm. The shell is characterized by its elongated, ovate shape and intricate patterns. The aperture is narrow, and the outer lip is thin and slightly flared. The species exhibits a high degree of morphological variation, which is common among marine gastropods and is influenced by environmental factors such as water temperature, salinity, and substrate type. Distribution Sandalia meyeriana is found in the marine waters off Japan. The species inhabits shallow to moderately deep waters, typically at depths ranging from 10 to 50 meters. References
Cate C.N. (1978). New species of Ovulidae and reinstatement of Margovula pyrulina (A. Adams, 1854). The Nautilus 92(4): 160-167 Lorenz F. & Fehse D. (2009) The living Ovulidae. A manual of the families of allied cowries: Ovulidae, Pediculariidae and Eocypraeidae. Hackenheim: Conchbooks
External links Cate C.N. (1973). A systematic revision of the recent cypraeid family Ovulidae. The Veliger. 15 (supplement): 1-117 Cate C.N. (1978). Recently discovered new species of Ovulidae chiefly from Wakayama Prefecture, Japan (Mollusca: Gastropoda). Venus. 37(4): 191-204