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Marsh periwinkles feed on algae, bacteria and plant detritus. Also, here is a bit of info about there habbitat/where they can be located: As their name suggests, marsh periwinkles are abundant in the marshes of the middle and lower Bay. They can be found on the stems of smooth cordgrass and other marsh plants growing between the high and low tide marks. Marsh periwinkles are also sometimes found on rocks and jetties.

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