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Lirabuccinum dirum (Dire whelk)
Copyright ©
2005 Mary Jo Adams
Watch
for Lirabuccinum on rocky beaches and on rocks set on muddy
or gravel beaches. The shell of this snail can reach about 2 inches
in height. It is a scavenger, feeding on carrion. It also
preys on injured animals such as limpets and chitons. This
snail has also been known under the scientific name Searlesia
dira.
This page was created by Mary Jo Adams on 10/29/05.
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