Dianne Hausler
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Other Fauna
Tubular 'Beautiful' Sponge
Callyspongia deficiens
(Photographed at Ormiston, Redland City, Queensland)
Tail-light Squid Shell
Spirula spirula
Appearance:
White, gas-filled lightweight, curled spiral.
Size:
To 35mm.
Location:
Small spiral shells are often found on beaches.
Information:
These are the external floats of the tail-light squid and are attached to the back of the squid's body. Tail-light squids live in very deep water and are rarely seen.
(Photographed at Bribie Island, Queensland)
Sea Squirt
Ritterella dispar
Appearance:
Flat-sided, creamish-pink cushions.
Size:
Cushions to 20mm.
Location:
Found in rocky shores, intertidal estuaries.
Information:
Also known as the blue swimmer crab, flower crab and blue manna crab.
(Photographed at Blue Hole (west of Moreton Island), Queensland)
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