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Physa megalochlamys  (Cloaked Physa)

Photo of Physa megalochlamys by Ian Gardiner
© Ian Gardiner (Photo ID #95374)

Photographer's Submitted Details

Photo Location Hussar, Alberta Photographer Ian Gardiner
Habitat Temporary pond
Photo Date Upload Date May 09, 2016
Elevation (m)
UTM Zone # Latitude 51.03475
UTM Easting Longitude -112.653361111111
UTM Northing Photo ID # 95374
Notes Showing mantle reflected over the shell on both sides, in this case covering the entire shell (rather like a cloak, hence the common name). The broadly rounded digitations of the mantle are evident. Collected 01 May 2016. Location coordinates have been offset by up to 5km.


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