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Melongena corona
approx. 3 inches long
spotted from a residential dock in the shallows of the Indian River
I was taken with the 'garden' of algae growing on its shell.
Spotted on Feb 21, 2013
Submitted on Feb 22, 2013
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I thought so as well, metreebug. It reminded me of Eric Carle's children's book, A Home for Hermit Crab. (An underwater fantasy based on the true habits of hermit crabs and the flora and fauna of their marine environment, this book offers young readers an interesting first introduction to marine biology as well as an appealing story of Hermit Crab’s search for a house he can really call his home, as he grows throughout one year’s cycle.)
That's amazing!