05 Myosotella myosotis form denticulata.

05 Myosotella myosotis form denticulata.

On juveniles, the periostracum is drawn into a row of bristles below the sutures, but they are worn off over time. Earliest juveniles with three or fewer whorls lack periostracum and bristles.
Shell height 3.8 mm. Salting on tidal River Dee, Flintshire, Wales. December 2018.

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