Known as a Sea-wash Ball, the egg case of Dog Whelks get washed ashore after winter storms. The first young to emerge eats the rest of its siblings.

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Known as a Sea-wash Ball, the egg case of Dog Whelks get washed ashore after winter storms. The first young to emerge eats the rest of its siblings before they have a chance to hatch out.

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Size: 6000px × 4000px
Location: Llandonna bay, Anglesey
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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