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Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Harboring a mystery
A close-up mystery photo for you:
The next image might make it a little easier:
I'll provide the answer tomorrow night!
P.S. These pictures were taken in Bodega Harbor on 2 February 2016.
Both excellent guesses. I especially liked your first guess, as I can see right away why you thought that -- some chitons have a very "hairy" or "fuzzy" appearance. When you look very closely (or once you know what you're looking at!), I think you'll be able to recognize those structures as spines, rather than hairs (or tentacles). The answer is revealed in the next post (on February 3rd)!
3 comments:
Chiton covered with sand?
Can I guess again? Scallop?
Hi, John!
Both excellent guesses. I especially liked your first guess, as I can see right away why you thought that -- some chitons have a very "hairy" or "fuzzy" appearance. When you look very closely (or once you know what you're looking at!), I think you'll be able to recognize those structures as spines, rather than hairs (or tentacles). The answer is revealed in the next post (on February 3rd)!
Jackie
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