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Associated observations

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What

Brown Periwinkle (Austrolittorina cincta)

Observer

memopob

Date

March 7, 2016

Place

Ruby Bay (Google, OSM)

Description

Easily mistaken for the smoothe shelled Blue Periwinkle when encrusted with marine growth.
Turns to a purple brown when beach worn.
On average A. cincta is slightly larger that A. antipodum.

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