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the problems is time! sorting time for plants between, work, family, and commitments is problematic!

Once again a big thanks for Profs Weber's time and investment in our flora!

10x xilpa and MWP

did you by any chance identify this plant MWP?

I add mine from Dingli

yep, I have seen also all white.

For me a type of Ophrys fusca.
I'll leave it for MWP for which type

Another rare species which is however quite frequent at Gnejna Bay. My specimens were found beached there. This species has 3-4 rather strong concentric cords on the last whorl that are characteristic. Reaches up to 11mm in size.

or busufus melitensis

A rare species around our shores reaching mostly up to 6mm in size. Has characteristic structure with 4 strong concentric cords with fine oblique lamellae between cords. My only specimen of around 3mm was found beached at Pretty Bay.

ifhem you could have split them, but sometimes you might not realise that they are different species

quite a complex and common family

Another common species found beached on many coasts. Differs from Gibbula ardens, by having a narrow aperture and being more flattened in aspect.

1st one is the very common Cochlicella acuta. 2nd mollusc is a juvenile, probably of the edible Cantaerus asperus.

interesting, with a more interesting family name!

no problem king!

seems to be our endemic Trochoidea spratti, which is found in various forms from flat to that shape and in various colours! It is so variable that in the past, around 20 different species were described!

Another common and widespread species, the larger Gibbula ardens which can reach up to 15mm in size.
Differs from Gibbula umbilicaris in having a large aperture and a columellar fold. From other Gibbula species in having a deep channelled suture and the columellar fold.

hehe how is our dear Jackpot!

regards the tree, never saw anything like it in Malta

Just started the genus Gibbula.
The first species is the very common Gibbula varia. As it's name implies it is very variable in colouration which vaires from dirty white to reddish-brown. It is a flattish species with a deep and wide umbilicus. Sculpture is limited to concentric (circular) cords.

just bought a microscope, should be able to take photographs of tiny shells now.

sent an sms today. cheers

the bluish is normal, the artefact is the brownish around (its soil!)

Another frequent species found in shallow waters under stones and often found beached.

not certain 100%, but probably Pleurodiscus balmei (Potiez & Michaud, 1838). A common and widespread species.

we should have asked the snail itself, he would have given us his name
beautiful photographs as always, will check tomorrow and reply.

another common species from shallow bays - Clanculus jussieui . It is a small species reaching a maximum of 13mm in size. The genus Clanculus is distinguished by the fact that they have a toothed columella. Clanculus jussieui is distinguished from other members of the genus as it has a smooth shell ...

can't really understand the shell. can you tell me the size?
will need further research. will reply in a couple of days.

wow!
well Qormi valley was flowing with water of the same colour.

beautiful photographs, as always!

ahh