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What

Fragile Limpet (Atalacmea fragilis)

Observer

memopob

Date

February 28, 2016

Description

Incredibly fragile and beautiful little shell decorated with concentric rings. Almost flat. An under smoothe boulder inhabitant. Grazes algae off stones in semi estuarine coastal situations.
Although not uncommon alive, finding an intact shell is nearly a miracle. Weeks of calm weather and lots of patience and care needed. Wasnt game to remove the sand grains adhering to it.

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