Tote Bag : The predatory snail, known as a volute, (Cymbiola sp) is sniffing the water through its extended siphon to detect its prey. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia
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The predatory snail, known as a volute, (Cymbiola sp) is sniffing the water through its extended siphon to detect its prey. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia
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A predatory snail (volute) sniffing water through its extended siphon to detect its prey.
Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia
Cymbiola sp.
Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com
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Snail Sherlock Holmes - On the Hunt for a Seafood Feast!
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. In this underwater snapshot, we witness the incredible detective skills of a predatory snail, also known as a volute. With its extended siphon elegantly poised in the water, this cunning mollusc is on high alert, sniffing out its next delectable prey. Located in the mesmerizing Great Barrier Reef Marine Park of Queensland, Australia, this stealthy sea snail showcases its exceptional hunting abilities. Armed with an acute sense of smell and an insatiable appetite, it navigates through the seabed like a true predator. As it delicately samples each molecule in the water column, our volute protagonist relies on its olfactory prowess to detect any potential victims nearby. Its keen senses help it identify unsuspecting marine creatures that may become part of its seafood feast. This remarkable behavior highlights not only nature's diversity but also reminds us of how every creature has unique survival strategies. The Great Barrier Reef serves as both playground and pantry for these fascinating Australian inhabitants. So let us marvel at this extraordinary moment frozen in time by AUS-683! Witnessing Mother Nature's intricate dance between predator and prey never fails to leave us awestruck – even if it involves a seemingly humble snail with an extraordinary nose for adventure!
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