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Never saw one of these before in my system. Any idea what it is?
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The shell isn't pointed but is like a dome shape. I couldn't get a picture from the other side. Aren't some limpets good and others bad? How do we know which is which?
 
A slipper limpet? I have your basic astrea, Mexican turbos, margaritas and nassarius snails. If it's a slipper limpet is that bad?
 
What kind of snails do you have in there? That reminds me of a slipper limpet.
Did some research on the slipper limpet. I'm afraid you're correct. This is a very small one about the size of my pinky nail ( .25"). This is the only one I have ever seen.
 
They are completely cool. It's the irregular shape that gave it away. You can tell it had been hunkered down on an uneven surface.
 
That's exactly what caught my attention :D But I read they can take over in the ocean. Hopefully this is the only one so there will be no mating.
 
Yes, I agree, it's a super cool guy. I love seeing them come in on a snail. It adds to biodiversity.

And if you don't mind, I'm going to have this thread moved into the Critter ID section for safe keeping.
 

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