Two ecotypes of Littorina saxatilis marine snails, adapted to different environments. (IMAGE)

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Two ecotypes of Littorina saxatilis marine snails, adapted to different environments.

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The Crab ecotype (left) is larger and wary of predators. The Wave ecotype (right) is smaller and has bold behavior.

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David Carmelet

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