Date Mussel
The Date Mussel, Lithophaga lithophaga. 5.5 cm long. Photograph ©James Prineas, 2003
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Seashells - Bivalves
Bearded Horse Mussels
Two brownish-purple Bearded Horse Mussels, Modiolus barbatus. 3.5 and 5 cm long. Photograph ©James Prineas, 2003
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Noble Fan Mussel
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
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Noble Fan Mussel interior
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
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File Shell
File Shell, Lima lima showing its spiny exterior. 6 cm long. Photograph ©James Prineas, 2003
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