The Stone Shell is a robust gastropod of coral reef fringes. As the gastropod grew the mantle secreted calcium carbonate growing thick spines

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The Stone Shell is a robust gastropod of coral reef fringes. As the gastropod grew the mantle secreted calcium carbonate growing thick spines to provide added protection and a siphon tube.

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Size: 6000px × 4000px
Location: Zanzibar, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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