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Sea otter (Enhydra lutris), also called great sea otter, rare, completely marine otter of the northern Pacific, usually found in kelp beds. Floats on back. Looks like sea otter laughing. saltwater otters
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Venus comb shell
Venus comb shell Shell of the Venus comb (Murex pecten).

Venus comb

marine snail
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Venus comb, marine snail, a species of murex (q.v.).

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.