Five-bearded rockling (Ciliata mustela) looking out from underneath a kelp frond, UK.

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Also known as Fivebeard rockling. The small snails present are Banded chink shells (Lacuna vincta). Kelp (Laminaria hyperborea).

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Size: 6448px × 4256px
Location: Eyemouth, Scottish Borders, Berwickshire, Scotland, UK.
Photo credit: © Roy Waller / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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