Turbo cornutus - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia

Turbo tuberculosus - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia

An operculum, also called a cats eye shell, is the covering of a gastropods shell aperture (opening), kind of like their “trap door”. This helps keep the animal protected from predators and gives it a defense. Being able to see this live snakeskin turban shell with its vivid green “trap door” closed in contrast with its stunning red snakeskin pattern was a highlight of this particular dive in Fiji! We don’t have snakeskin turbans here in Hawaii, so it was a real treat for me to not only see this

🐚 Shell Spotlight: The Turban Shell! 🌊 Look at this incredible find from the shores of the 10,000 Islands — a beautifully detailed Turban Shell, named for its spiral shape that looks just like a little sea crown or “turban”! 👑 ✨ Fun Fact: Turban shells are tough little grazers that feed on algae using a rough, tongue-like organ called a radula! Their thick, sculpted shells protect them from waves and predators — true ocean survivors. 💪🌊 💬 Let’s have some fun! If you found this shell on the

Multi 4115 Turbo in his Natural habitat #steyr #farm #ranger | Elias Langreiter