Gaping File Shell
Both halves of a Gaping File Shell, Lima hians. 3 cm long. Photograph ©James Prineas, 2003
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Seashells - Bivalves
Saddle Oyster, lower valves
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, perha...
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Saddle Oyster, top valves
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,...
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Oyster Attachments
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 Prin...
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Two European Oysters
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
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