Spisula elliptica (Brown, 1827)
Elliptical Trough Shell
Spisula elliptica(Brown, 1827) - Elliptical Trough Shell, Left valve - inner face

Image 0001: Left valve - inner face

Note the large pallial sinus

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Magnification standard photograph or close-upstandard photograph or close-up
Equipment used Canon EOS400D dSLR with Tamron SP AF Di 90mm Macro 1:1 lens
Magnification ratio (film/sensor to subject) 1:1.5
Photographer Malcolm Storey
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Image Reference P72497
Found as Dead shell
Date 16 Jul 2007
OS grid ref SN69
Lat/Lon 52° 30' N, 4° 0' W
Location Cardigan, VC46, Wales
Voucher 16 Jul 2007[H]
Record summary dead pair of shells, washed up on sand near high water mark
Return to Record page Spisula elliptica on 16 Jul 2007 at SN69 in Cardigan
Return to Taxon page Spisula elliptica
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