Calliostoma ligatum

Författare/Upphovsman:

Steve Lonhart (SIMoN / MBNMS)

Kreditera:

http://www.mbnms-simon.org/other/photos/photo_info.php?photoID=1828

Kort länk:

https://www.sewiki.info/b/b192f

Källa:

Wikimedia Commons

Upplösning:

528 x 416 Pixel (248414 Bytes)

Beskrivning:

The blue top snail Calliostoma ligatum is among the most common gastropods seen crawling around in central California kelp forests. It is partially protected by a slimy coating on its shell, making it difficult for sea stars to grab the snail with its many tube feet.

Licens:

Public domain

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