Here the spire is almost totally collapsed within the largest whorl, and the operculum is lengthened into a narrow rectangle, making it harder for predators to attack.
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| Here the spire is almost totally collapsed within the largest whorl, and the operculum is lengthened into a narrow rectangle, making it harder for predators to attack. |