by David Young | Aug 18, 2024 | Molluscs
Zebra Leafslug Author: Rubin Cheney Thank you to Nicole LaForge for the use of her photos Common name:  Zebra Leaf Slug, Eelgrass Sea hare, Taylor’s Sea Hare Scientific name: Phyllaplysia taylori Size range:  Up to 8cm (3.2 in) long Identifying features: ...
by David Young | Aug 18, 2024 | Molluscs, Plankton
Common name: Sea angel, Naked sea butterfly, common Clione Scientific name: Clione limacina Author: Chloe Stone Photos:  Special thanks to Alexander Semenov for allowing us to use his beautiful images of Clione limacina. Size range: 3 cm to 8 cm Identifying...
by David Young | Aug 18, 2024 | Molluscs, Plankton
Pacific Wingfoot Snail Author:Â Shelbie Montagnaro Common names:Â Pacific wingfoot snail, Pacific winged sea slug, sea butterfly Scientific name:Â Gastropteron pacificum Size Range:Â to 33mm (1.3 inches) in length Identifying Features:Â The Pacific wingfoot snail has a...
by David Young | Aug 18, 2024 | Molluscs
Blue Top Snail Author:Â Alisha Carey Common name: Â Blue Top Snail, Ribbed Top Snail Scientific name:Â Calliostoma ligatum (formerly Calliostoma costatum) Size range:Â up to 2.5 cm (1 inch) in diameter Identifying Features:Â Â The blue top snail (Calliostoma ligatum) is...
by David Young | Aug 18, 2024 | Molluscs
Purple Olive Snail Scientific name:   Olivella biplicata Authors:  Cody C. and D. Young Size: 2cm to 3.5cm (0.8 inch to 1.15inch) Identifying features: Purple Olive Snails are very attractive snails that have a smooth shell that appears highly polished. The colour...
by David Young | Aug 18, 2024 | Molluscs
Common Name:Â Sitka Periwinkle Author:Â Â Bea Wicker Scientific Name:Â Â Littorina sitkana Size Range:Â Up to 2.4cm long Identifying Features:Â The Sitka Periwinkle generally has a brown or grey shell, which is sometimes striped. They can close themselves inside their...