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Nerita atramentosa
Many of these were found on small rocky areas near an ocean beach at low tide. They were about 20mm diameter, mostly matte black, segment-shaped shell. No self-movement was noted over about 15 minutes.
Ocean/bay beach on a small patch of sedimentary rocks.
Nerita Melanerita atramentosa = correct name? Mollusca : Gastropoda : Neritopsina : Neritidae Nerita atramentosa (Reeve, 1855) - common name the black nerite. Black Nerites are found in southern Australia and I think New Zealand. Usually in intertidal areas of coastal rocky shores. http://www.molluscsoftasmania.net/Specie...
Spotted on Mar 11, 2013
Submitted on Apr 2, 2013
2 Comments
Hmm... I didn't think of that ! Sorry if my temporary 'handles' are confusing Keith. This one's fixed anyway. :)
How did they burn by the ocean?