what type of alge is this?

Discussion in 'Algae' started by Janchez, Jun 18, 2007.

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  1. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    The slug is actually a snail. It does have a shell, it's just barely visible. They are called stomatella snails and they are beneficial hitchhikers.
     
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  2. geekdafied

    geekdafied 3reef Sponsor

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    That looks more like a tropical abalone, very common hitch hiker on liverock from fiji.
     
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