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Marsh Periwinkle

Littoraria irrorata

Description:

The marsh snail has s spiral shell with a slightly pointed end. The colors can vary from grayish-white to tan. It can grow up to 1 inch in length.

Habitat:

The marsh periwinkle is found in low, marsh areas, and wetlands. They normally live on needlerush and saltmarsh cordgrass stalks.

Notes:

Taylor Brown

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Thomas Nelson Community College
Spotted by a stud ent at Thomas Nelson Community College

Virginia, USA

Spotted on Sep 5, 2013
Submitted on Sep 29, 2013

Spotted for Mission

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