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Moon snail Natica tigrina The Moon snail has a huge foot that it uses to move about, often just under the sand, to search for clams. The snail is able to bore a hole through the clam's shell to get at it. This takes a bit of time though. Moon snails usually remain buried during daylight and are more commonly seen in the early morning or late evening.

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