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Contact: Beth King
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Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
Caption: This marine snail, Tylodina fungina, was collected in a dredge sample with its host sponge. This species feeds exclusively on a single species of sponge that matches its yellow color exactly. Despite being featured in field guides, very little is known about its biology.
Credit: Antonio Baeza
Usage Restrictions: Please credit to Antonia Baeza, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
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