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This observation is for the shell on the left (darker purple/red shell). They were both found washed up on the beach.
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This observation is for the shell on the left (darker purple/red shell). They were both found washed up on the beach.
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Common fan shell. Best specimens are often completely enshrouded with soft sponges with with they are frequently in sympatry with. These specimens are a bit beach worn.
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Common fan shell. Best specimens are often completely enshrouded with soft sponges with with they are frequently in sympatry with. These specimens are a bit beach worn.
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Rare colours like yellow have been promoted in repositories, but red still remains the commonest colour form. Shell generally rounder and a little larger than the common Fanshell, Talochlamys zelandiae.
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Rare colours like yellow have been promoted in repositories, but red still remains the commonest colour form. Shell generally rounder and a little larger than the common Fanshell, Talochlamys zelandiae.
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Large specimen of the smaller scallop variety. Reasonably flat, vibrant orange colouring
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Large specimen of the smaller scallop variety. Reasonably flat, vibrant orange colouring