This species is common in subtidal soft-bottom habitats. Continue Reading
Archive | February, 2013
Parapholas sp
Posted on 18 February 2013 by Nazca admin
Pholadid molluscs create holes in hard susbtrata by mechanical erosion, using the edges of their shells to bore into rocks. Continue Reading
Crassostrea iridescens
Posted on 17 February 2013 by Nazca admin
This species of oyster is found firmly glued to the rocks in areas with high wave action. Continue Reading
Lima pacifica
Posted on 17 February 2013 by Nazca admin
Like most fan-shelled clams, this species can “swim” by quickly opening and closing its shell in a jumping movement. Continue Reading
Donax punctatostriatus
Posted on 17 February 2013 by Nazca admin
This species’ shell is very highly adapted to the water turbulence in the surf zone. Continue Reading
Donax carinatus
Posted on 17 February 2013 by Nazca admin
These small clams can be very abundant on sandy beaches and can be found between the intertidal zone and the shallow subtidal zone. Continue Reading
Petrolisthes sp
Posted on 17 February 2013 by Nazca admin
Porcelain crabs use their claws only for defense.
Paractaea sulcata
Posted on 17 February 2013 by Nazca admin
This species of crab is a gastropod (snails) predator in intertidal rocky protected zones.
Panulirus gracilis
Posted on 17 February 2013 by Nazca admin
This species of lobster searches for refuges in crevices or between rocks in the subtidal zone. Continue Reading
Uca spp
Posted on 17 February 2013 by Nazca admin
There are a variety of marine fiddler crabs in Ecuador. Continue Reading
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