Berthella martensi

This is a close-up of Berthella martensi,
a kind of sea snails.
This species can discard some parts of its body as an escape response just like a tail of a lizard.

As looking colsely,it has very artistic markings.

This image reminds me of a New Art lamp shade.

depth : 66ft / 20m
Okinawa I.,Japan
Jun 1997

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