The Common Whelk is a large marine gastropod that predates on marine worms and bi-valves. Their large egg masses are often washed ashore

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The Common Whelk is a large marine gastropod that predates on marine worms and bi-valves. Their large egg masses are often washed ashore after their larvae hatch

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Location: Anglesey, UK
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