Cypraea annulus, from the South Pacific, is one of the cowries, inhabiting coral and rocky reefs. It is restricted to intertidal areas. In cowries, when the animal is active the mantle comes out and covers the dorsal shell. It adds patterns for camouflage, sensory surface for protection, and probably aids in respiration. Note the prominent incurrent siphon.
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