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| Phylum Mollusca > Class Gastropoda > Family Nassariidae |
| Prickly
whelk Nassarius echinatus* Family Nassariidae updated Aug 2020 Where seen? This tiny whelk with fine pointed bumps on its shell is sometimes seen on sandy shores near reefs and sandy man-made lagoons, also on seaweed blooms. Often in small groups of a few snails. It is probably common but overlooked. Features: About 1cm. Shell thick conical with neat pattern of regular fine bumps and fine brown lines. Body pale with white spots, very long siphon, short tentacles. Operculum thin yellowish often with a dark or black blotch. |
 Sentosa, Sep 08 |
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*ID tentative. Species are difficult to positively identify without close examination.
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