Marine Molluscs

Over 300 mollusc species have been recorded from Aride Island. This is greater than most granitic islands probably because of the greater range of offshore habitats and food resources.
Please do not collect shells on Aride, which are valuable homes for several hermit crab species.
Click the images below to learn more about each species.
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