Arctic Cowrie, the slightly smaller of our two cowries at up to 10mm, has no spots on the shell whereas the European or Spotted Cowrie has 3. Both are found on the low shore where they feed on ascideans.
Photo by Rob Jutsum
Arctic Cowrie
Arctic Cowrie, the slightly smaller of our two cowries at up to 10mm, has no spots on the shell whereas the European or Spotted Cowrie has 3. Both are found on the low shore where they feed on ascideans.
Photo by Rob Jutsum