Beachcombers Field Guide - Department Of Fisheries Western ...
Beachcombers Field Guide - Department Of Fisheries Western ... Beachcombers Field Guide - Department Of Fisheries Western ...
The hooked base of a wireweed seedling is known as a comb anchor. When this seagrass reproduces, the seeds germinate and remain attached to the plant for up to 12 months, until they are the size of a small seedling with only a couple leaves. When the seedling is released, the hook at the base of the plant is used to attach itself to the sea fl oor – but sometimes they do not attach and are washed ashore. Comb anchor
This sausage jelly (as they are sometimes called) is actually the egg sac of a certain type of sand or moon snail. This snail generally buries itself in the sand, just below the surface, feeding on bivalves that also live in the sand. Sausage jelly
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This sausage jelly (as they are sometimes<br />
called) is actually the egg sac of a certain<br />
type of sand or moon snail. This snail<br />
generally buries itself in the sand,<br />
just below the surface, feeding on<br />
bivalves that also live in the sand.<br />
Sausage jelly
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