Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Crepidula development

While working with the Calliostoma to spawn, we discovered Crepidula (slipper limpets) attached to the Calliostoma shells. Removing the limpets, we uncovered several stages of the Crepidula development. Brooded by the adults, the embryos and juvenile Crepidula live protected by their parent's shells until they are developed.

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