submitted by Museum Administration on 17.10.2003
Noah's Ark Shells, Arca noae, also called Turkey Wings. Common around Kythera, these sturdy shells are frequently found intact. 2 cm, 3.8 cm and 3.5 cm long. Photograph ©James Prineas, 2003
Ark Shell, Arca diluvii, 2.5 cm long. Photograph ©James Prineas, 2003
Arca barbata, or Bearded Arc. This shell has a bristly coat. 2.5 cm long. Photograph ©James Prineas, 2003
Bittersweet Clam, Glycymeris pilosa. 6 cm long. Photograph ©James Prineas, 2003
Violet Bittersweet Clam, Glycymeris violacescens. The purple hue has been worn down on this clam, revealing a lovely brown and yellow concentric pattern. 2.8 cm long. Photograph ©James Prineas, 2003
Violet Bittersweet Clam, Glycymeris violacescens, showing typical purple color on the outside of the shell. 5 cm long. Photograph ©James Prineas, 2003
Noah's Ark Shell, Arca noae, also called Turkey Wing. 7 cm long. Photograph ©James Prineas, 2003
submitted by Museum Administration on 18.10.2003
This majestic Fan Mussel, Pinna rudis was found near Diakofty. Also known as the Pen Shell. Gift of Zoe Paul. 31 cm long. Photograph ©James Prineas, 2003
A close-up view of the outer shell of a large Fan Mussel, Pinna rudis, showing strong 'teeth' standing in rows. Photograph ©James Prineas, 2003
The inside of a Fan Mussel shell, showing dark mother-of-pearl set against the delicate, translucent shell. 31 cm long. Photograph ©James Prineas, 2003
The Date Mussel, Lithophaga lithophaga. 5.5 cm long. Photograph ©James Prineas, 2003
Two brownish-purple Bearded Horse Mussels, Modiolus barbatus. 3.5 and 5 cm long. Photograph ©James Prineas, 2003
A beautiful example of the fragile Fan Mussel called Pinna nobilis. These odd and delicate shells stand upright in muddy sand. 24 cm long. Photograph ©James Prineas, 2003
The inside of the Fan Mussel, Pinna nobilis, shows a brilliant orange color and delicate mother-of-pearl. 24 cm long. Photograph ©James Prineas, 2003
File Shell, Lima lima showing its spiny exterior. 6 cm long. Photograph ©James Prineas, 2003
Both halves of a Gaping File Shell, Lima hians. 3 cm long. Photograph ©James Prineas, 2003
The Common Saddle Oyster, Anomia ephippium has a thin, flat lower valve with a conspicuous saddle-shaped opening at the top. These lower valves are also called Jingle Shells, perhaps because of the musical, tinkling sound they make when shaken together. Photograph ©James Prineas, 2003
The upper valve of the Saddle Oyster, Anomia ephippoum, is rough and scaly on the outside, but has a lovely orangey-yellow, pearly sheen on the interior. Photograph ©James Prineas, 2003
submitted by Museum Administration on 20.10.2003
The Common or European Oyster, Ostrea edulis frequently attaches itself to other shells. In this example, two oysters and a bit of coral have grown together. Photograph ©James Prineas, 2003
The upper valves of two European Oysters, Ostrea edulis, showing their irregular shapes and ruffled surfaces. Each about 3 cm long. Photograph ©James Prineas, 2003
St. Nicolas of the Wine. Located south-west of Myrtithia, the most famous monastery on the island.
To the west of the capital Hora, Cape Trachilios points out to the southern islet of Chitra.
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