The blue top snail <i><a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Calliostoma_ligatum&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Calliostoma ligatum (page does not exist)">Calliostoma ligatum</a></i> is among the most common gastropods seen crawling around in central California kelp forests. It is partially protected by a slimy coating on its shell, making it difficult for sea stars to grab the snail with its many tube feet.
Steve Lonhart (SIMoN / MBNMS)
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