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Spiral
melongena Pugilina cochlidium Family Melongenidae The shell of a living Spiral melongena is covered with fine hairs that trap surrounding sediment for a perfect camouflage. (About 10cm) This snail is in the midst of laying eggs. The teardrop shaped structure is its operculum (trapdoor) that is used to seal the shell opening. |
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