Neptunea lyrata  (Ridged Whelk)

© Aaron Baldwin (Photo ID #6377)

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Photo Location	Petersberg, Alaska
Photographer	Aaron Baldwin
Habitat	Intertidal in gravel/sand
Photo Date	May 17, 2007
Upload Date	April 03, 2009
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Photo ID #	6377
Comments	After a long and somewhat complicated taxonomic history it has been revealed that these 'forms' are the true Neptunea lyrata. The common light colored forms with the dark, distinct cords that have been regarded as 'typical' N. lyrata for centuries probably represent an unnamed species.Photo taken with the Pentax Optio W10 camera.