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Ocean Quahog - Arctica islandica (ID tentative)

Ocean Quahog - Arctica islandica (ID tentative)

Coat of Mail Shell - Tonicella marmorea

Coat of Mail Shell - Tonicella marmorea

Spiny Cockle - Acanthocardia aculeata

Spiny Cockle - Acanthocardia aculeata

Queen Scallop - Chlamys opercularis

Queen Scallop - Chlamys opercularis

Blue-rayed Limpet - Helcion pellucidum

Blue-rayed Limpet - Helcion pellucidum

Horse Mussel - Modiolus modiolus

Horse Mussel - Modiolus modiolus

Common Mussel - Mytilus edulis

Common Mussel - Mytilus edulis

Painted Topshell - Calliostoma zizyphinum

Painted Topshell - Calliostoma zizyphinum

Grey Topshell - Gibbula cineraria

Grey Topshell - Gibbula cineraria

Saddle Oyster - Pododesmus patelliformis

Saddle Oyster - Pododesmus patelliformis

European Cowrie -------- Trivia monacha

European Cowrie -------- Trivia monacha

Large Necklace Shell and Eggs - Euspira catena

Large Necklace Shell and Eggs - Euspira catena

Common Whelk hunting - Buccinum undatum

Common Whelk hunting - Buccinum undatum

Common Whelk feeding - Buccinum undatum

Common Whelk feeding - Buccinum undatum

Common Whelk feeding - Buccinum undatum

Common Whelk feeding - Buccinum undatum

Hard Shelled Animals

There are various ways animals in the sea can try to prevent themselves being eaten. Disguise, camouflage and speed are all methods employed by certain species. Using a hard shell is another common technique and this gallery shows examples of creatures that have evolved this way.
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