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  1. juniorx

    juniorx Astrea Snail

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    Just wondering what these are ... I think they're stomatella but I'm not sure. They have a soft foot like a snail, a colored flat shell, but I haven't noticed any antenna on any of them.

    My LFS gave me a bunch of purple coralline flakes and these guys, some pods, and some asterina starfish were hanging on when we got home.

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    juniorx, Jan 12, 2013
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  2. dsmerf214

    dsmerf214 Fire Shrimp

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    looks like a chiton to me. never seen a green one before. they're usually a good thing
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Chitons, good part of your CUC
     
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  4. juniorx

    juniorx Astrea Snail

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    Thanks guys!

    After more research they definitely look like chitons. The shells are segmented, but it's hard to count how many segments because they're so small (2mm-4mm).
     
    juniorx, Jan 13, 2013
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  5. Coasterofluv

    Coasterofluv Fire Worm

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    congrats on the hitchhikers! Always a nice surprise.
     
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  6. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    Best looking chiton i've seen, if its green its probably a good algae eater.
     
    ingtar_shinowa, Jan 13, 2013
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