Florida Cerith
Cerithium atratum
Adult Florida ceriths inhabit shallow coastal flats, seagrass meadows, mangrove areas, and sandy lagoons. They graze algae and organic film from sediment and plant surfaces, often leaving visible trails across the bottom. Their elongated, tightly coiled shell and closing operculum help protect them when exposed by changing tides.
- Type
- Shell
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Florida Cerith