Spotted cowrie
This small sea snail is easily identifiable by the 3 brown spots on the top of its shell.
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This small sea snail is easily identifiable by the 3 brown spots on the top of its shell.
Although, commonly referred to as a ‘sea snail,’ this species in fact belongs to the fish family!
One of the UK’s smallest and most delicate sea snails and an absolute favourite find for avid shell collectors when washed upon the shore empty!
Come along to the Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre to discover the wonderful world of slugs and snails.
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