Knobbed Whelk
Body, commonly known as scungili is extended from shell. The hard operculum, which is attached to its muscular foot, functions as a water tight seal. This "trap door" protects the whelks soft body from both predators and dessication.
Body, commonly known as scungili is extended from shell. The hard operculum, which is attached to its muscular foot, functions as a water tight seal. This "trap door" protects the whelks soft body from both predators and dessication.
Knobbed Whelk
Body, commonly known as scungili is extended from shell. The hard operculum, which is attached to its muscular foot, functions as a water tight seal. This "trap door" protects the whelks soft body from both predators and dessication.
Body, commonly known as scungili is extended from shell. The hard operculum, which is attached to its muscular foot, functions as a water tight seal. This "trap door" protects the whelks soft body from both predators and dessication.
Camera: Olympus Optical Co.,ltd (C4100z,c4000z) |
More details: exif |
Original size: 1947px x 1348px |
Current: 800px x 554px |
filename: whelk sue 2 (2) |
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