Ovulid shell - Archivolva clava

Our first liviing Archivolva clava, one of the ovulids or allied cowries, was found on an often seen gorgonian. The orange shell was covered with an orange mantle containing wonderfully complex white papillae that were a good match to the sea fan's polyps when extended. 10mm

5 January 2015

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