An old Common Whelk shell has been broken open by the wave action and exposes the intricate inner spiral structure of the shell.

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An old Common Whelk shell has been broken open by the wave action and exposes the intricate inner spiral structure of the shell. This is home to a common marine gastropod

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Size: 5500px × 3773px
Location: Anglesey, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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