Title: A nice day out there
Description: Shelling in Guam
Description: Shelling in Guam
babela - November 29, 2006 07:10 AM (GMT)
Well, today was a good day to get wet. Concentrated more on photos than shelling. The plus side is the ability to record habitat shots. So, I'd like to share a couple.
The first is of a small specimen of Cymatium lotorium (~75mm). It was at 49 feet, along a small reef ledge. Most are found in poor condition though this one is nice. Plunked it into my aquarium. Hopefully I'll have a few pics of the animal to share soon.
The second shot demonstrates how well many molluscs blend in with their surroundings. If you're wondering....it's Lambis lambis. One eye is peeking out from the stromboid notch.
Cheers!
Bob
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The first is of a small specimen of Cymatium lotorium (~75mm). It was at 49 feet, along a small reef ledge. Most are found in poor condition though this one is nice. Plunked it into my aquarium. Hopefully I'll have a few pics of the animal to share soon.
The second shot demonstrates how well many molluscs blend in with their surroundings. If you're wondering....it's Lambis lambis. One eye is peeking out from the stromboid notch.
Cheers!
Bob
(click on images for a larger view)
scotto - November 30, 2006 06:46 AM (GMT)
Awesome Bob! Thanks for sharing, and keep 'em coming if you have more!
babela - December 5, 2006 08:05 AM (GMT)
Hi guys,
Glad you like Scott. Yep, I intend to keep on sharing more and have been active with the camera. These are a couple of shots from this morning's dive, a couple Costellarids this time.
The first is of Vexillum unifasciale between some coral, at about 35 ft. Wasn't very active but shows it in a typical habitat. It was ~10mm in length. The next two are of aVexillum exasperatum that was cruising across the sand in just five feet of water (at the end of my dive). It's about 15mm. You'll note a colony of hydroids on the shell. I've no idea if this is beneficial but it's not unsual at all.
Be sure to click on the images for a larger view as the thumbnails don't reveal much detail.
Cheers,
Bob
Glad you like Scott. Yep, I intend to keep on sharing more and have been active with the camera. These are a couple of shots from this morning's dive, a couple Costellarids this time.
The first is of Vexillum unifasciale between some coral, at about 35 ft. Wasn't very active but shows it in a typical habitat. It was ~10mm in length. The next two are of aVexillum exasperatum that was cruising across the sand in just five feet of water (at the end of my dive). It's about 15mm. You'll note a colony of hydroids on the shell. I've no idea if this is beneficial but it's not unsual at all.
Be sure to click on the images for a larger view as the thumbnails don't reveal much detail.
Cheers,
Bob
babela - December 6, 2006 04:49 AM (GMT)
So, with a few days off, I'm still getting out in the water and have more pictures to share. The seas are a little kicked up, so decided to play in Piti Channel, which is fairly well protected. It is part of a preserve, so only picture taking here. I don't think I ever got deeper than 25 ft.
The middle of the channel is sandy and here is where I encountered a nice Strombus lentiginosus and a Distortio anus. As you can see, the Distortio appears as though it were a "lump in the sand." You can only make out the siphon, the rest of the animal is trenching along in the sand. They are often found on the sand this way, or in sandy/silty areas with mixed rubble. Once in a while, a nice one will turn up. But this is typical. I turned it over just to show that, yep, that's what it is. :)
Cheers,
Bob
The middle of the channel is sandy and here is where I encountered a nice Strombus lentiginosus and a Distortio anus. As you can see, the Distortio appears as though it were a "lump in the sand." You can only make out the siphon, the rest of the animal is trenching along in the sand. They are often found on the sand this way, or in sandy/silty areas with mixed rubble. Once in a while, a nice one will turn up. But this is typical. I turned it over just to show that, yep, that's what it is. :)
Cheers,
Bob
