Mytilus galloprovincialis Lamarck, 1819
Mediterranean Mussel
Mytilus galloprovincialisLamarck, 1819 - Mediterranean Mussel, Shell - opened - outer surfaces - pale background

Image 0009: Shell - opened - outer surfaces - pale background (2)

Shows Left shell on left
Comment Length = 80.5mm

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Magnification standard photograph or close-upstandard photograph or close-up
Background pale background
Equipment used Canon EOS400D dSLR + Sigma 50mm 1:1 macro lens
Focus distance 0.4m
Photographer Malcolm Storey
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Image Reference P73208
Found as Dead shell
Date 19 Mar 2008
OS grid ref SW86
Lat/Lon 50° 30' N, 5° 0' W
Location West Cornwall, VC1, England
Voucher 19 Mar 2008[E]
Record summary Dead, (mostly drilled) large paired shells washed up on beach, mostly on lower shore
Return to Record page Mytilus galloprovincialis on 19 Mar 2008 at SW86 in West Cornwall
Return to Taxon page Mytilus galloprovincialis
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