Lirabuccinum dirum  (Dire Whelk)

Photo of Lirabuccinum dirum by Aaron Baldwin

© Aaron Baldwin (Photo ID #2243)

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Photo Location John Brown's Beach, Sitka Sound, Alaska
Photographer Aaron Baldwin
Habitat Rocks, mid to high intertidal
Photo Date July 01, 2007
Upload Date October 26, 2007
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Photo ID # 2243
Comments This common species is recognized by the incised spiral lines on the shell and brown interior. Photo taken with Pentax Optio W10 underwater camera submerged in shallow aquarium.