Annual growth rings on the shell of an Icelandic Cyprine shell. This bi-valve is considered one of the longest lived of any animal
Annual growth rings on the shell of an Icelandic Cyprine shell. This bi-valve is considered one of the longest lived of any animal
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Location: Anglesey, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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