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Neverita duplicata (Say, 1822) Shark Eye |
| Probably sensing the approach of their nemesis Neverita duplicata several inches under the sand through vibrations, a group of Donax variabilis seek safety by rising to the surface. It's not unusual for the Donax to completely pop-out of the sand ahead of the foraging Neverita. |
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Little Talbot Island State Park, Duval County, FL |
| Each of the three specimens illustrated below had been drilled by a different small (about 25 mm.) Neverita duplicata and was in the process of being consumed when found. In each instance the successful Neverita hunter was buried in sand several inches below the surface |
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Little Talbot Island State Park, Duval County, FL 4/17/2004 (13-16 mm.) |
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