Spirally thing

[Q43]

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• Q43
• Apr 15, 2018

Spirally thing

I saw this rolling around in my sand bed for a few days, and then I found it stuck in my chaeto. Doesn't seem to be moving, at least not on it's own. Anyone have an idea what it might be?

 

[Crabs McJones]

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• Q43
• Apr 15, 2018

Spirally thing

I saw this rolling around in my sand bed for a few days, and then I found it stuck in my chaeto. Doesn't seem to be moving, at least not on it's own. Anyone have an idea what it might be?

Weird! No idea. Following along for the answer. @KJ @DSC reef @Lovemyreef2015 any ideas?

 

[1WildBill]

I’m curious too.

 

[Crabs McJones]

After some digging, possibly whelk snail eggs?

 

[SAPPER]

Some conch lay spirals.

 

[reef lover]

Resembles a mermaid purse...although I'm sure it' not...neat

 

[DSC reef]

Looks like a whelk egg case

 

[1WildBill]

https://matthewwills.com/2011/05/17/whelk-egg-cases/

 

[Q43]

After some digging, possibly whelk snail eggs?

Looks like a whelk egg case

https://matthewwills.com/2011/05/17/whelk-egg-cases/

Seems very similar, but those seem much thicker and have a spine running down the side. I was thinking it might be the remains of something from the serpulidae family, like a feather duster without the feathers; they have a similar spiral pattern to them.

 

[Will Milberger]

Pasta?