The Branching Oyster became very common during the outbreak of Dutch Elm Disease. Not as widespread now they are a bracket like Oysters

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The Branching Oyster became very common during the outbreak of Dutch Elm Disease. Not as widespread now they are a bracket like Oyster that becomes depressed and then funnel shaped as it ages

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Location: Scarborough, UK
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