Ruditapes decussatus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Cross-cut Carpet Shell, Chequered Carpet Shell
Ruditapes decussatus(Linnaeus, 1758) - Cross-cut Carpet Shell, Chequered Carpet Shell, Shells - outer surfaces - black background

Image 0010: Shells - outer surfaces - black background

Shows Left shell on the left

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Background black background
Equipment used Canon EOS400D dSLR with Tamron SP AF Di 90mm Macro 1:1 lens
Magnification ratio (film/sensor to subject) 1:6
Photographer Malcolm Storey
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Image Reference P73812
Found as Dead shell
Date 6 May 2008
OS grid ref SY67
Lat/Lon 50° 40' N, 2° 30' W
Location Dorset, VC9, England
Voucher 6 May 2008[E]
Record summary discoloured, dead, shell pair by rock ledge
Return to Record page Ruditapes decussatus on 6 May 2008 at SY67 in Dorset
Return to Taxon page Ruditapes decussatus
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