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| Phylum Mollusca > Class Gastropoda > Family Nassariidae |
| Mud
whelk Nassarius jacksonianus Family Nassariidae updated Oct 10 Where seen? A tiny whelk that can be seen busily foraging, especially at night, on muddy and silty sandy areas near seagrasses on our Northern shores. Many sometimes seen gathered together grazing on seaweeds, or on a recently dead sea creature. Features: 1.5-2cm. Small lumpy-looking whelk. Shell with large smooth area near the front and bumpy ridges on the spire. |
 Changi, May 05 |
 Underside. |
 Close up of shell opening. |
Mud whelks on Singapore shores
 Changi, Jan 07  |
 Changi, Aug 05  |
 Tuas, Sep 08  |
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