Arthritic Spider Shell (Juvenile)
Scientific Name: Lambis chiragra arthritica
Species: Shells (Strombidae)
Other names: Arthritic Spider Conch, Rugose Spider Conch, Spider Shell.
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Arthritic Spider Shell (Juvenile)Uploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Arthritic Spider Shell (Juvenile)Uploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Description
Also known as Arthritic Spider Conch, Rugose Spider Conch and Spider Shell.
Found in rubble areas and hard bottoms of dead coral reefs.
Juveniles do not have the appendages of the adult shells.
They feed on algae, sponges, worms, molluscs and fish amongst other things.
Length - 15cm
Depth - 8-25m
Widespread West Indian Ocean.
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The Arthritic Spider Shell (Juvenile) is found in or near the Widespread West Indian Ocean region(s) and has been photographed 2 times by user @fishx6
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