Horse Mussels (Modiolus modiolus) encrusted with Coralline Algae and sponge filter feeding on plankton. New England

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Horse Mussels (Modiolus modiolus) encrusted with Coralline Algae and sponge filter feeding on plankton. New England, North Atlantic Ocean

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Size: 5150px × 3562px
Location: New England, North Atlantic Ocean
Photo credit: © Jeff Rotman / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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