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	Kingdom Animale | Phylum Mollusca | Class Gastropoda

Creeper Shell Batillaria zonalis Family Cerithidae These are common along sandy and slightly muddy shores, often aggregating in great numbers. They are mainly detrital feeders in shallow waters. They prefer sheltered waters and are absent from areas with strong waves and currents. Other members of this family are also extremely common on reefs and rocky areas. (Shell 2-6cm).

Introduction Shore environment

From A Guide to Seashore Life by Dr Leo W H Tan and Peter K L Ng Published by the Singapore Science Centre and sponsored by BP @Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research and Singapore Science Centre