by WPorre | May 26, 2016 | Rocky Shore
Rocky Shore BarnaclesBarnacles are small crustaceans that attach themselves firmly to the rocks. They are relatives of shrimps, lobsters and crabs. The are protected by a calcite shell made of plates, two of which can be opened and closed like a gate. When the tide...
by WPorre | May 26, 2016 | Rocky Shore
Rocky Shore Great tiger mothWe can also find some colourful butterflies and moths in the lush coastal vegetation. A good example is the great tiger moth. It sleeps in the bushes during the day and if disturbed will spread out its forewings to reveal its spectacular...
by WPorre | May 26, 2016 | Rocky Shore
Rocky Shore StarfishThe common starfish is the one we most often come across on the rocky shore. It can measure up to 50 centimetres from arm-tip to arm-tip. A related species which is also quite common along the Jæren coast is the northern henricia or “Bloody...
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