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Periwinkle Littoraria sp. These tiny snails are tough enough to survive above the high water mark. At low tide or on cool mornings or evenings, you might see them grazing on algae. Otherwise, they are usually clamped down on the rocks. A shady spot will often be crowded with them.

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