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Busycon perversum (Linnaeus, 1758) Feeding On Clam |
| It's not unusual to find Busycon perversum on clams (Mercenaria) since they appear to be their preferred prey in northeast Florida. However, it is unusual to find a specimen as optimistic as the 9-inch (about 235 mm.) specimen depicted below. While the presence of even larger dead Mercenaria shells in the same general area indicates that a meal will likely be forthcoming, considering the size and weight of the intended prey, it may not be anytime soon. |
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Big Talbot Island, Duval Co., Florida 1/28/2006 |
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