An edible winkle showing the closed operculum

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An edible winkle (Littorina littorina) showing the operculum

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Size: 5200px × 3454px
Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex
Photo credit: © Nigel Sawyer / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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