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Melongena corona (Gmelin, 1791) Volusia County, Florida |
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| Also known as Melongena sprucecreekensis Tucker, 1994 |
| Halifax River at Spruce Creek, Volusia Co., Florida (62 mm.) |
| Prey: Crassostrea. |
| Large, eroded specimens have a tabulated aspect. |
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| Halifax River, Port Orange, Volusia Co., Florida (95 mm.) |
| Prey: oysters and various. |
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| Halifax River, Port Orange, Volusia Co., Florida (75 mm.) |
| Prey: primarily Crassostrea. |
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| Halifax River, Ormond Beach, Volusia Co., Florida (63 mm.). |
| Prey: Crassostrea. |
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Incurved spines are common in this population. The size is typical though specimens often reach 100 mm. or more in the Halifax River. |
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| Crabbed, on oyster bed, Mosquito Lagoon, near Apollo Beach, Volusia Co., Florida (139 mm.). | |
| Specimen by Marlo Krisberg and photograph by Phil Poland. | |
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