Nucella ostrina (Gould, 1852)

(Nucella ostrina)
(Nucella ostrina - mussel and barnacle beds - Wizard Rock, Barkley Sound)


(Nucella ostrina)
(Nucella ostrina - my favorite specimen - Wizard Rock, Barkley Sound)


(Nucella ostrina)
(Nucella ostrina - 33mm - among rocks and algae - Bamfield Marine Station)


(Nucella ostrina)
(Nucella ostrina - 33mm - under rocks - Tacoma Narrows, Washington, USA)


(Nucella ostrina)
(Nucella ostrina - among barnacles and algae - Port Hardy Airport)


Description

Synonyms:
Nucella emarginata (Deshayes, 1839)
Common Name:
Emarginate Dogwinkle, Striped Dogwinkle, Ribbed Dogwinkle, Short-spired Purple, Rock-dwelling Thais
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