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Florida fighting conch

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Description:

Conchs along the coast of Siesta Key near Sarasota, FL. A species of Strombus, alatus maybe.

Species ID Suggestions

Florida Fighting Conch

Strombus alatus
Roeming Around
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Comments (2)
Roeming Around
They use that chitinous blade on their "foot" for defense and moving around. When you pick them up they try to lash out at you with it. Don't know if this is the exact species but it looks right and makes sense. :)

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2011 Best Wildlife Photo
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PublishedJuly 21, 2011

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