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024.rjb1

Tarebia latritia. A freshwater mesogastropod of the Philippines. The nodules on the shell add strength to the shell without adding excessively to the weight. The stronger shell provides added protection from shell-crushing predators, such as crabs.

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Identification: Tarebia latritia
Contributors: John B. Burch, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
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Subjects: Type Photo; Subject Specimen

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