Seashells Holkham Beach Norfolk UK December

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The razor shell, Ensis arcuatus, also called razor clam or razor fish, is a bivalve of the family Pharidae. It is known for its elongated, rectangular shape, whose similarity to the straight razor gives it its name. Razor shells have a fragile shell, with open ends. The shell is smooth on the outside and whitish in color, with vertical and horizontal reddish-brown or purplish-brown markings separated by a diagonal line. The periostracum is olive-green. The inner surface is white with a purple tinge and the foot is creamy white with brown lines.

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Location: Norfolk UK
Photo credit: © Ernie Janes / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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