Have you seen these? - Wildlife Gardeners

Kildale · 06-05-2010, 04:50 PM

This is called a butterfly valve, found in the sea, it is part of the remains of something, but even when alive you don't see it like this. Have a think and I will post a live one later.

Equilibrium · 06-05-2010, 08:08 PM

Hmmm... maybe I'll recognize a live one?

Kildale · 06-05-2010, 08:12 PM

I don't think you will, but here is a picture of the whole thing, a chiton. It is just a part of this and it looks so different.

benj1 · 06-05-2010, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Kildale

This is called a butterfly valve, found in the sea, it is part of the remains of something, but even when alive you don't see it like this. Have a think and I will post a live one later.

Remarkable resemblance to a butterfly. Nature re-using a sucessful design in a completely different material.

Equilibrium · 06-05-2010, 08:27 PM

Naaa, I don't recognize it but.... maybe I'll recognize one if I ever come across it because of your photos.

havalotta · 06-05-2010, 11:29 PM

It looks a lot like a fish scale.

06-05-2010, 04:50 PM	#1
Kildale Heron Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: British Columbia. Canada	Have you seen these? This is called a butterfly valve, found in the sea, it is part of the remains of something, but even when alive you don't see it like this. Have a think and I will post a live one later. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Have a browse of my nature site The Nature Inn

06-05-2010, 08:08 PM	#2
Equilibrium Official Plant Nerd Join Date: Dec 2008	Hmmm... maybe I'll recognize a live one? __________________ "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." - Dr. Seuss

06-05-2010, 08:12 PM	#3
Kildale Heron Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: British Columbia. Canada	I don't think you will, but here is a picture of the whole thing, a chiton. It is just a part of this and it looks so different. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Have a browse of my nature site The Nature Inn

06-05-2010, 08:27 PM	#5
Equilibrium Official Plant Nerd Join Date: Dec 2008	Naaa, I don't recognize it but.... maybe I'll recognize one if I ever come across it because of your photos. __________________ "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." - Dr. Seuss

06-05-2010, 11:29 PM	#6
havalotta WG Prize & Gift Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Michigan	It looks a lot like a fish scale. __________________ The successful woman is the woman that had the chance and took it! A walk among the elusive Whitetail Deer

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