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Smooth newt (
Triturus vulgaris
)
The smooth or common newt is Britain's most widespread newt. Both males and females have greenish-brown upperparts, with a whitish...
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Rocky shore residents
A regular inhabitant of rock pools, the common prawn is found around much of Europe's coastline.
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Rocky shore residents
Remarkably tenacious when jostling for prime positions, the limpet is usually seen stationary.
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Rocky shore residents
Able to withstand temperature fluctuations, the beadlet anemone is well adapted to life on the shore.
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Rocky shore residents
Flat periwinkles are found in myriad colours, from green, brown and yellow, to even banded or criss-crossed.
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Rocky shore residents
Swarms of common jellyfish are a regular sight around the shore, in warm summer seas.
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