This gastropod appears to be performing a balancing act. In reality, it is depositing numerous egg casings to form this pinnacle-like spire. Image courtesy of Lewis and Clark 2001, NOAA/OER.
This gastropod appears to be performing a balancing act. In reality, it is depositing numerous egg casings to form this pinnacle-like spire. Image courtesy of Lewis and Clark 2001, NOAA/OER.