Oyster Borer

==Adaptations== '''Structural:''' *Strong muscular foot to prevent being washed off rocks, but still allows movement. *A tough outer shell helps to protect from predators. The shell is waterproof which also helps to prevent water loss during low tide when they are exposed. * Gills that help extract oxygen from water when submerged. '''Behavioural:''' *Can seal off their shells during low tide (when exposed) to trap in water and prevent drying out (desiccation) '''Functional (Physiological)''' *layer of slime helps keep it moist. ==other info== Oyster borers are predominantly found in the mid-high tide zone. Feed on: Oyster, Periwinkles