The Sharp-rib Drill
- José H. Leal
- Mar 20, 2015
- 1 min read
The shell of the Sharp-rib Drill, Eupleura sulcidentata Dall, 1890, has a “flattened” appearance, thanks to the blade-like varices (“ribs”) that occur alternately every 180° (every half-whorl). There may be two or three “bumps,” or nodes, present between last two varices. Color variable, often grayish-white to tan, sometimes with brown spiral bands. The shell is not uncommon on the barrier islands beaches, in particular after winter storms. Sharp-rib Drills use their teeth, as part of their feeding habits, to etch tiny holes into the shells of other mollusks. Their egg cases, about 5 mm (about 3/16 inch) tall, resemble miniature champagne goblets. The egg cases in the picture, laid on a Ponderous Ark shell, were collected by Shell Museum founding volunteer Barb Hansen on Algiers Beach (Gulf Side City Park), on Sanibel.

Shell of the Sharp-rib Drill and egg cases (right) on a Ponderous Ark shell. Photos by José H. Leal.
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