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| Family: Nassariidae | SURG Catalogue Number: PROS0037 |
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| Genus: Nassarius |  |
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| Species: particeps | |||
| Distribution: Probably common in the SIMP but rarely seen. Distributed throughout the Indo-West Pacific region generally. | |||
| Ecological Notes: Nocturnal animals spending daylight hours buried in mud or sand. | |||
| Additional Notes: Carnivorous scavengers that prey on other molluscs as well. A member of the family commonly known as Dog Whelks. Grows to at least 6cm. | |||
| Photographer: C Buchanan | Date: not recorded | Location: Sth Solitary Is. | Depth: 10m |
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