Opercula of Rough Stars
The Rough Star Shell, Astrea rugosa, has a brilliant orange operculum, the little door that allows the snail to close itself in. These opercula gleam like jewels, and in fact they...
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Seashells - Gastropods
Rough Star with Operculum
Rough Star Star, Astrea rugosa,, with the operculum set in place to show how the snail closes itself safely and snugly into its shell. Photograph © James Prineas, 2003
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Thick Top Shells
The Thick Top Shell, Monodonta articulata, is very commonly found on rocks in the shallow waters of Kythera. These specimens are from Paliopoli. Around 2.5 cm diameter. Photograph...
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Three Cowries
Some beautiful Cowries of the species Cypraea spurca, whose naturally glossy shells give them a polished appearance. 3 - 3.5 cm long. Photograph © James Prineas, 2003
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Smiling Cowrie
The underside of a Lurid Cowrie,Cypraea lurida, showing its silly grin. 4.5 cm long. Photograph © James Prineas, 2003
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