These sea slugs are characterized by the pair of olfactory organs on their heads, called rhinophores, that enable them to search out food. When disturbed they secrete toxic substances through their skin for defense. Continue Reading

Locally known as the “sea cow”, this species is quite common and abundant in rocky tidepools where it can be seen grazing on turf algae.

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The diet of this species of snail is composed of various invertebrates, which are searched out by its sharp sens

e of smell. Continue Reading

This species lives in limey substrates of saline swamps, mangroves, and estuaries. Continue Reading

This species predates upon corals, especially of the genus Pocillopora. Continue Reading

Olivella semistriata.

Without a doubt, this is the most common mollusc species found on Ecuadorian sandy beaches. Continue Reading

This conch is one of the largest species of marine snail on the Ecuadorian coast, and feeds primarily on bivalves and gastropods. Continue Reading

This species is a typical predator of calcareous polychaete tubeworms.

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This species is a common predator in subtidal soft-bottom habitats. Continue Reading