Amazing Nature Contest - When horn snail shells become a marker

in Amazing Nature3 years ago

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The shells, which no longer have any owners, are exposed and scattered over the surface of a coastal location in Aceh, Sumatra. It seems clear, that the shells, which are conical and large as horns, have long been abandoned by their owners: the horn snail or Telescopium telescopium. It is a species of marine gastropod mollusk that inhabits the muddy substrate of mangrove forests.

But interestingly, where I found these old, porous and worn shells, mangroves were no longer found. The place is just a coastal land overgrown with other plants.

So, I think, the snail shells can actually indicate that the site was, perhaps before the 2004 tsunami, mangrove forest. As a result of a dredge, it is exposed to the surface, and becomes a marker of what the landscape was before.

So, the remains of nature, I think, can always help to identify past realities that have undergone geomorphological changes.

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While I was engrossed in observing and photographing the shells, I was interrupted by something suddenly touching me on my back. And it turns out that this is it.😁

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Maybe, this friend was interested in my green shirt, and wanted to try something new.😜

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The worn and porous shells show another side of their uniqueness.

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Who imagines that here was a mangrove forest? But, the shells tell!


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Beautiful photography thanks a lot for sharing

Thanks a lot!

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Thanks a lot, Andy!

Exceptionally interesting find, perhaps washed out with the sea or possible mangrove prior the big wave hit. Mangroves are so scarce requiring protection it will be interesting to learn more @keuudeip

That's right, mangroves are a very interesting environment to observe and study. The environment is very rich in biota, various animals that live there, use the mangrove forest as their home. At our place, mangroves occupy a fundamental importance for survival as well as a potential economic resource. Thank you for stopping by and commenting, @joanstewart. Nice to read something from you.

Have a wonderful weekend, and thanks for additional information.