Spotted Cowrie

Close-up of a spotted cowrie sea snail.

  • Image ID 56096226
  • Production Year 2023
  • Length 00:00:32
  • Production Company Hydro Motion Media
  • ResolutionHD
  • FormatMP4
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Synopsis

The Trivia monacha, commonly referred to as the European cowrie or spotted cowrie, represents a distinctive species of small sea snail within the Triviidae family. This marine gastropod mollusk features a characteristic ridged, egg-shaped shell, distinguished by a narrow aperture along its ventral surface. The species primarily inhabits rocky coastal environments, frequently seeking shelter beneath stones.


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Hydro Motion Media