Thorny Oyster exterior
Exterior of a Thorny Oyster shell, Spondylus gaederopus, thick and tough and funky, and encrusted with various invertebrates. 7 cm long. Photograph ©James Prineas, 2003
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Seashells - Bivalves
Spiked Thorny Oyster
A gorgeous little Thorny Oyster, Spondylus gaederopus, delicately ribbed and showing several sharp, thorn-like projections. Bright purple, 2.5 cm long. Photograph ©James Prineas, 2...
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Peplum Scallop
Both valves of a little white scallop, Peplum clavatum. Each valve, 2.3 cm long. Photograph ©James Prineas, 2003
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Flexopecten Scallops
Two small, unmatched valves of a scallop, perhaps Flexopecten flexuosus. 1.3 and 1.5 cm long. Photograph ©James Prineas, 2003
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Manupecten Scallop
A finely ribbed and brittle scallop shell of the species Manupecten pesfelis. 2.3 cm long. Photograph ©James Prineas, 2003
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