Aphrodite's Giant Scallop
A magnificent example of Aphrodite’s Giant Scallop. According to mythology, the goddess rose from the sea and came ashore riding a giant scallop. These huge fossilized shells may h...
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Giant Scallop
A beautiful Giant Scallop of Aphrodite, finely etched, with both valves intact. 19 cm high. Photograph ©Peter B. Tzannes, 2003
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Small Scallops
Around Kythera’s airport are several sandy pits filled with tiny fossilized scallops. The ones pictured here range from 1 to 5 cm high. Photograph ©Peter B. Tzannes, 2003
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Fan Scallop
The bottom valve of a beautiful Fan Scallop with a pinkish hue, 7 cm high. Also called St James Scallop. Photograph ©Peter B. Tzannes, 2003
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St James Scallop
A beautiful fossilized St James Scallop, bottom valve, 7 cm high. Also called Fan Scallop. Photograph ©Peter B. Tzannes, 2003
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