Found on a beach in Galveston, TX

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by wbb, Aug 24, 2011.

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  1. wbb

    wbb Plankton

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    Hi, this photo has been sitting at Eyedee.com for more than a week with no good answers (I don't think it's a sea anemone, which is the only answer so far). I wonder if anyone can help out with an identification.
     

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  2. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Appears to be a brachiopod, aka Lampshell Featherduster.
     
    Mr. Bill, Aug 25, 2011
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  3. pagojoe

    pagojoe Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Very cool, I've found them in the Pacific, but never seen them on the Texas coast.
     
    pagojoe, Aug 25, 2011
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  4. Swisswiss

    Swisswiss Caribbean Reef Squid

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    cool
     
    Swisswiss, Aug 25, 2011
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  5. aquamn1999

    aquamn1999 Astrea Snail

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    nice find
     
    aquamn1999, Aug 25, 2011
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  6. SushiGirl

    SushiGirl Barracuda

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    That's extremely cool looking!
     
    SushiGirl, Aug 25, 2011
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