Marsh Periwinkle (Littorina irrorata)

Query: snail

Result: 659^th of 730

Subject:	Marsh Periwinkle (Littorina irrorata)
Poster:	Phoby (phoby@notmyphoto.com)

Resolution: 1192x1764 File Size: 560409 Bytes Date: 2005:12:06 18:11:57 Upload Date: 2005:12:06 18:05:16

Marsh Periwinkle (Littorina irrorata)

North Inlet - Winyah Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Cordgrass plant nearly covered at high tide. Note the periwinkle snail, Littorina irrorata, that has climbed high on the grass blade and avoided being covered by the tide.

Image ID: nerr0322, NOAA National Estuarine Research Reserve Collection
Location: Vicinity of Georgetown, South Carolina

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