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submitted by Museum Administration on 16.10.2003

Spiked Thorny Oyster

Spiked Thorny Oyster
Copyright (2003) Kythera Museum Of Natural History

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, 2003

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