Taroona Beach excursion, 6 Sep 2009
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Simon identifying and explaining shells. Simon found 91 species in the tray full of shells (foreground) that we had quickly collected. GF |
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3. Spenglers rock whelk (80mm), with a Warted sand whelk alongside. GF |
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5. Remains of a small oyster showing the muscle for closing its shell. GF |
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7. Delicate air-breather Marinula xanthostoma GF |
Field nats investigating life among the rocks at the southern end of Hinsby Beach. GF |
A beautiful chiton: Rhyssoplax diaphora. AT |
Another chiton, Ischnochiton australis. AT |
Feeding frenzy! Above - a whelk has extended its sensory syphon; its foot is also visible. GF |
Waratah anemones; open under water, closed above. MW |
Black-faced cormorants at their favourite resting spot between Taroona and Hinsby Beaches. Observe the antics of the bird circled. GF |
Photos by Geoff Fenton, Amanda Thomson, Mark Wapstra |