Doughboy scallops (Mimachlamys asperrima), covered in orange commensal sponge, attached to a larger King scallop (Pecten meridionalis). Jervis Bay,

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Doughboy scallops (Mimachlamys asperrima), covered in orange commensal sponge, attached to a larger King scallop (Pecten meridionalis). Jervis Bay, south coast New South Wales, Australia

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Photo credit: © Becca Saunders / Auscape / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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