A Blue-rayed Limpet (Patella pellucida) shell with an Bryozoan sea matt encrusting, topped with a Keel worm (Spirobranchus triqueter) casing.
It gets even better, with a polished midnight blue interior 😍
County Clare, Ireland.

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"A Shoreline Sunburst."
Have found a few of these adult Blue-rayed Limpets (Patella pellucida) recently. This one has the most impressive markings yet!!
County Clare, Ireland.

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A Blue-rayed Limpet (Patella pellucida) encrusted with bryozoans and oyster spat.
County Clare, Ireland.

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A Beadlet Anemone (Actinia equina) with a small Blue rayed limpet (Patella pellucida) sitting like a jewel in its crown. County Clare, Ireland.

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