Murex Photos

Venus comb murex.  Scientists speculate that the distinctively long and narrow spines are a protection against fish and other mollusks and prevent the mollusk from sinking into the soft, sandy mud where it is commonly found, Murex pecten
Venus comb murex. Scientists speculate that the distinctively long and narrow spines are a protection against fish and other mollusks and prevent the mollusk from sinking into the soft, sandy mud where it is commonly found.
Species: Venus comb murex, Murex pecten
Image ID: 12970  
Venus comb murex.  Scientists speculate that the distinctively long and narrow spines are a protection against fish and other mollusks and prevent the mollusk from sinking into the soft, sandy mud where it is commonly found, Murex pecten
Venus comb murex. Scientists speculate that the distinctively long and narrow spines are a protection against fish and other mollusks and prevent the mollusk from sinking into the soft, sandy mud where it is commonly found.
Species: Venus comb murex, Murex pecten
Image ID: 12971  
Murex aduncospinosus, Murex aduncospinosus
Murex aduncospinosus.
Species: Murex aduncospinosus
Image ID: 08784  
Murex aduncospinosus, Murex aduncospinosus
Murex aduncospinosus.
Species: Murex aduncospinosus
Image ID: 08785  
Alabaster Murex, Siratus alabaster
Alabaster Murex.
Species: Alabaster murex, Siratus alabaster
Image ID: 08786  
Alabaster Murex, Siratus alabaster
Alabaster Murex.
Species: Alabaster murex, Siratus alabaster
Image ID: 08787  
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