Cushion : Haustellum haustellum, snipes bill murex
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Haustellum haustellum, snipes bill murex
A pair of snipes bill murex (Haustellum haustellum ). This marine Gastropod originates from the Indo-Pacific near Japan
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Aperture Bill Black Background Gastropod Gastropoda Mollusc Mollusca Mollusk Murex Neogastropoda Pacific Pointed Rough Shell Specimen Spike Invertebrata Murex Snail Muricid Muricidae Rock Snail
Cushion
Refresh your home decor with a beautiful full photo 16"x16" (40x40cm) cushion, complete with cushion pad insert. Printed on both sides and made from 100% polyester with a zipper on the bottom back edge of the cushion cover. Care Instructions: Warm machine wash, do not bleach, do not tumble dry. Warm iron inside out. Do not dry clean.
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Estimated Product Size is 40cm x 40cm (15.7" x 15.7")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this image, we find a pair of Haustellum haustellum, also known as snipes bill murex or rock snails, gracefully resting on a black background. These intriguing marine gastropods hail from the Indo-Pacific region, with a notable distribution near Japan. The Haustellum haustellum is a member of the Neogastropoda class, specifically the Muricidae family, and is characterized by its unique, rough, spiky shell. The shell of the snipes bill murex is elongated and conical, with a pointed apex and a large, pointed aperture. The exterior surface is adorned with numerous, irregularly arranged, sharp spikes, giving the shell a distinct, textured appearance. These defensive structures protect the snail from predators and provide a secure hiding place. The Haustellum haustellum derives its common name from the resemblance of its elongated, siphon-like proboscis, or "snipe's bill," to the long, curved beak of a snipe bird. This feature allows the snail to extend its soft body out of its shell and search for food on the rocky seafloor. As invertebrates, Haustellum haustellum lacks a backbone and belongs to the phylum Mollusca. They play a crucial role in the marine ecosystem as herbivores, feeding on various types of algae and detritus. The snipes bill murex is a fascinating example of the diverse and intricately designed creatures that inhabit our oceans.
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