by MarineMumbles | Jul 4, 2020 | Shells Attached to Surfaces, Snails, Species List
Tortoise Shell Limpet – Testudinalia testudinalis As I am sure many people are, I am a big fan of tortoises! I am also a big fan of limpets, something I suppose is less common. So my oh my when I saw my first tortiose shelled limpet at Dunbar Beach in...
by MarineMumbles | Jun 20, 2020 | Snails, Species List
Common Whelk – Buccinum undatum This species is responsible for the absolutlely lovable spiral shells you can find walking along the beaches in the UK! But you can imagine my delight one day when I went to pick up one of these shells rockpooling for a...
by MarineMumbles | May 25, 2020 | Shells Attached to Surfaces, Snails, Species List
Lightbulb Seasquirt – Clavelina lepadiformis Ever need inspiration for an idea, ask these seasquirts! Aptly named the light bulb seasquirt because, well look at them they look just like a lightbulb! How amazing, and always such a fun find when your rockpooling....
by MarineMumbles | May 7, 2020 | Other Species that move, Snails, Species List
Blue Rayed Limpet – Patella pellucida Blue and BEAUTIFUL, these limpets are real gems on the rockyshore … or to be more specific kelp! You wont find these species anywhere but kelp really.. occasionaly a few on other seaweeds. Search on the fronds of...
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