Arctica islandica (Linnaeus, 1767), (Iceland cyprina, icelandic cyprine)


16 Jul 2007 at OSGR: SN69 in Cardigan, Wales

Record SummaryRight valve of empty shell, washed up on beach
Found asDead shell
Date16 July 2007
OS grid refOSGR: SN69
Lat/Lon52° 30’ N, 4° 0’ W
Vice CountyCardigan, VC no: 46
CountryWales
Voucher16 Jul 2007[Y]
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Notes: 92mm diam. A large, heavy, circular shell.

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