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Lanx subrotunda (rotund lanx)

 

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Lanx subrotunda. This limpet-shaped species evolved in the turbulent waters of large rivers in the western United States. Most other species of its family have shells with high, coiled spires. The streamlined shape of Lanx is an obvious advantage against getting swept away by strong currents.

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Dr. John B. Burch, Ph.D. external link (photographer, copyright holder), Mollusk Division, Museum of Zoology, University of Michigan


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University of Michigan Museum of Zoology National Science Foundation Citation: Myers, P., R. Espinosa, C. S. Parr, T. Jones, G. S. Hammond, and T. A. Dewey. 2006. The Animal Diversity Web (online). Accessed November 09, 2009 at http://animaldiversity.org.
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