Sunday, August 31, 2008

New Ocean Species?!!

I believe we many have found a new species of Cockle, perhaps an ee-REKT-us-dict-us. As you’re well aware cockles have distinctive rounded shells that are symmetrical, heart-shaped and hinged.

He was just hang'n out on the beach of Marco Island. Interesting little fella wouldn’t you agree?! It's remarkable how he blends into his surrounding. It was obvious that this dude took a good beating (in the surf), he was pretty limp. He twitched when we poked him but we were careful not to play with him since we didn't have protection with us. The water was cold that day for Florida; perhaps this is a reason for his smaller size.

Ah, the surprises one might find walking along the beach...

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