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Common Whelk (egg cases)

Spotting Image 1

Description:

This is a cluster of Whelk egg cases. It felt spongy but was quite papery. It was found next to some rocks at the edge of an estuary.

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ForestDragon
ForestDragon 11 years ago
Common Whelk (egg case)
Buccinum undatum MarLIN - The Marine Life Information Network


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3 Comments

PhilipStobie
PhilipStobie 11 years ago

Nice one! Thanks. If I had a prize it'd be yours.

ForestDragon
ForestDragon 11 years ago

I found this by accident. I am sure this is what you have here in your spotting!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Egg_ca...

ForestDragon
ForestDragon 11 years ago

Not sure what it is at the moment but very interesting!

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PhilipStobie
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PhilipStobie

Scotland, United Kingdom

Spotted on Apr 5, 2012
Submitted on May 2, 2012

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