DSC_0613 Small rock borer (Pholadidea suteri) concealed within its mudstone burrow. Rock borers are known for their habit of 'drilling' down through soft rock, by grinding the file-like surface of their shells against the rock surface. Moeraki
DSC_0822 Small rock borer (Pholadidea suteri) juvenile with foot exposed, lies concealed within its mudstone burrow. Rock borers are known for their habit of 'drilling' down through soft rock, by grinding the file-like surface of their shells against the rock surface. Moeraki *
DSC_0825 Small rock borer (Pholadidea suteri) detail, exposed foot of a juvenile concealed within its mudstone burrow. Rock borers are known for their habit of 'drilling' down through soft rock, by grinding the file-like surface of their shells against the rock surface. Moeraki *