[3] This is not energetically favorable as the snails secrete mucus, which acts as a glue to hold the material in position.

Additionally, due to the type of objects glued to the shell, it serves as a method of camouflage amongst any debris.

This species is commonly found in or near Australia, India, Nicobar Islands, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines and occasionally by South Africa.

[4] Rather have individuals that identify with a distinct sex and have specific reproduction organs for the entirety of their lifespan.

Once reproduction has begun, embryos develop into planktonic trochophore, which is a young larvae and then into the final larval stage before becoming fully grown adults.