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+/−. Description: English: The outside of a Californian red abalone, Haliotis rufescens. This red abalone was harvested on North California coast in May, 2005. An American quarter dollar coin is included in the picture to provide scale. The picture shows some sea plants growing on top of the shell. Note the 4 holes on the right hand side. Date: May 2005. Source: Own work. Author:
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