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         Because rough periwinkles are effective 
          grazers and often found in large quantities, they can greatly affect 
          the beach environment. The periwinkles gather in crevices, presumably 
          for protection against dehydration and the waves 
          that can wash them away. Here are also some common 
          periwinkles.  |