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wei
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 Posted: 13.08.2009, 06:27 Post subject: Phenacovolva sp. |
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Thought I'd contribute a picture of what I believe might be a malformed P. nectarea, 26.5mm, on Melithea species. Enjoy.
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Rogan Draper
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| Posted: 17.08.2009, 04:48 Post subject: |
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Dear Wei
What a beautiful shell. Perhaps this animal has changed host from one with red pigment to one with white. Can you tell us anything about it host?
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wei
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| Posted: 17.08.2009, 06:27 Post subject: |
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Hi,
Interesting thought! Both pink and white Melithea species were present in the vicinity, but I cannot remember which coloured host it was found on. However, I believe the Phenacovolva are predators and change hosts frequently, so I doubt switching between different coloured hosts will result in such a radical color change in shell.
My gut feel is that the shell colour was a result of an accident or injury. Many injured shells were found at this spot as a result of crashing waves.
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