Violet Bittersweet Clam
Violet Bittersweet Clam, Glycymeris violacescens, showing typical purple color on the outside of the shell. 5 cm long. Photograph ©James Prineas, 2003
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Large Noah's Ark Shell
Noah's Ark Shell, Arca noae, also called Turkey Wing. 7 cm long. Photograph ©James Prineas, 2003
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Large Fan Mussel
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
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Fan Mussel detail
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
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Fan Mussel interior
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
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