February 24, 2020 Monday’s Macro Showing the iridescent inner aperture. Diloma variegata belong to the Top Shell family (Tochidae). Grazes on a diet of algae. The adults move up-shore away from predators such as starfish and whelks. Found in the intertidal zone on rocky shores. Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Like Loading... Related
Very pretty.
🙂 so unexpectedly when the outer shell is so plain!