Keyhole limpet
Found on rocky shores and seabeds, the Keyhole limpet gets its name from the little hole at the tip of its shell.
Found on rocky shores and seabeds, the Keyhole limpet gets its name from the little hole at the tip of its shell.
Their long narrow shells are a common sight on our shores, especially after storms, but the animals themselves live buried in the sand.
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The shells of this small scallop are often found washed up on our shores and comes in lots of different colours, including pink, red, orange and purple.!