A colorful queen conch on the seagrass-covered seafloor of Turneffe Atoll in Belize.


A colorful queen conch, Strombus gigas, lies on the seagrass-covered seafloor of Turneffe Atoll in Belize. Conchs are an important marine resource as they are sought for food.


Size: 6240px × 4160px
Location: Belize
Photo credit: © Ethan Daniels/Stocktrek Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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