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California Hornsnail

Cerithidea californica

Photo by KarenP
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Field Notes

Description:

These hornsnails were at the edge of the tidal zone. I liked the color of the sea plants and the different shapes.

Habitat:

California, in brackish water.The distribution of Cerithidea californica is from central California, USA to Baja California Sur, Mexico.

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Cerithidea californica

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