The details on the dorsal side of a Sea Potato shell. This delicate relative of the sea urchins and starfish lives partially buried in muddy sands
The details on the dorsal side of a Sea Potato shell. This delicate relative of the sea urchins and starfish lives partially buried in muddy sandy tidal flats and eats vegetation detritus.
Size: 6000px × 4000px
Location: Anglesey, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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