Odd growth on snail shell ID

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  1. Clonefarmer

    Clonefarmer Millepora

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    Anyone have any idea what's growing on this snail's shell. It started as a small lump and has grown over the past few weeks.
     

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  2. M-Ocean Man

    M-Ocean Man Flame Angel

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    looks like some type of macroalgae.

    Can you grab it? Is it calciferous or plant-like?
     
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  3. Azocean

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    vermetid snail
     
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  4. fishyfinder

    fishyfinder Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Is it like a red leave?
     
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  5. Clonefarmer

    Clonefarmer Millepora

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    Now that I touched it seems more plant like.
     
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  6. SushiGirl

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