Necklace Shells [Bostrycapulus]

Description

Bostrycapulus is a genus within the Calyptraeidae family, known for their common name, necklace shells. These gastropods have irregularly shaped shells that can resemble beads or segments of a necklace. They are found in marine environments, typically attached to rocks or other hard surfaces in shallow waters. Their diet consists mostly of plankton, which they filter from the water. Members of this genus exhibit a variety of shell shapes and sizes, often adapting to their specific habitat.