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Image of giant keyhole limpet

Image of giant keyhole limpet

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We are fortunate that the little goby posed for us on this keyhole limpet. These limpets include seaweeds and colonial tunicates in their diet. Coastal Indians used the shells of these and other limpets as wampum. Subclass Prosobranchia.

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