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European thorny oyster shell

Spondylus gaederopus

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Several fossilized European thorny oyster shells spotted inside the ruins of a Roman house and tavern, in Pefkakia, Volos city, Greece. The species is now protected by the Greek law, and it still exists in the area.

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Spondylus gaederopus

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PublishedMay 25, 2016

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