Spondylus or Giant Thorny Oyster shell, Spondylus varius, showing the mantle. Previously known as Spondylus varians.

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Size: 5100px × 3400px
Location: Uepi, Solomon Islands
Photo credit: © cbimages / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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