A variety of limpet (Fissurella) and top (Trochus) shells.
A variety of limpet (Fissurella) and top (Trochus) shells from the family Fissurella (1-2), Puncturella (3), Emarginula (4-6), Haliotis (7), Trochus (8-24), Adeorbis (25), Scissurella (26) and Phasianella (27). Hand-colored copperplate engraving from George Sowerby's "Illustrated Index of British Shells" 1859.
Size: 4092px × 6372px
Photo credit: © Florilegius / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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