On the beach at low tide.
Siphon-like thing protruding from a submerged hole in the sand. This wasn't the first one I saw, but the others retreated into their hole when I approached.
Bivalve?
Found eating a cat food pellet next to my barn cat's bowls.
Observation made on 7/13/2023 outside my residence in Thurston County, WA. Weather was warm, sunny and dry. This plant was found growing low alongside a slightly cleared trail among grasses and other forbs. This plant experienced morning shade, but could potentially get some afternoon sun based on it's position and the width of the trail.
Based on the presence of fruits which were aggregates of fleshy drupelets, I identified this plant immediately as a member of the genus Rubus.
Per Flora of PNW:
1b plant armed with curved prickles
11b "erect" (not trailing per 11a)
14b lvs palmate
19b lvs greenish on both surfaces
23a petals 3-lobed, leaflets laciniate to dissected: Rubus laciniatus