DISTINGUISHING FEATURES: Very small, cream-colored shell with conical shape. ANYTHING ELSE SPECIAL?: This is a species found living near the deepest spot in the Atlantic Ocean, at 28,200 feet deep ...

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The Moskalev's Limpet is a small, cream-colored shell with a conical shape. This shell is found in the Puerto Rico Trench, the deepest part of the Atlantic Ocean. Note to readers: This is Part 1 ...