@thenatureeducator: Don't throw these out, they’re babies! Moon snails lay their eggs in collars, which look similar to the end of plungers or pottery, but they're actually tiny little baby marine snails. These sandy, spiral-shaped structures are created as the snail burrows into the sand and forms a gelatinous, spiral-shaped collar around its shell, depositing thousands of eggs. This collar then hardens into a sand-mucus matrix, providing protection and a stable environment for the developing embryos. Many people have mistaken these plunger/looking egg collars for garbage or trash and dispose of them in nearby garbage bins. Please leave these at the beach so these baby moon snails can grow! #marinebiology #nature #ocean #naturalist #lowtide #beachcombing #biodiversity #snail #tidepools