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Coral Scallop

Pedum spondyloideum

Photo by Mel11
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Field Notes

Description:

These fragile shells with their brightly coloured mantle and minute eyes along the margin are found buried deep into coral recesses for protection against predators over lagoon reefs. This one is embedded in a Porites coral

Habitat:

Shallow coral margin.

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PublishedJune 20, 2020

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