APHOTOMARINE

An Educational Photographic Resource and Stock Image Library
of the Sea, Maritime Environment, Marine and Rockpool Life in the
Coastal Waters of South-West England by David Fenwick.

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Ribbed saddle oyster
Pododesmus patelliformis
- shell valve exterior 1

Ribbed saddle oyster
Pododesmus patelliformis
- shell exterior close-up 1

Ribbed saddle oyster
Pododesmus patelliformis
- shell exterior close-up 2

Ribbed saddle oyster
Pododesmus patelliformis
- upper valve interior 1

Ribbed saddle oyster
Pododesmus patelliformis
- upper valve interior close-up 1

Images of species taken at Hayle Towans, Hayle, Cornwall, 06.11.11. Shell was found in sand exposed by wind on the strandline. Shell featured is 42mm wide x 45mm deep.

Also see -
Pododesmus striata.

Scientific and European Names:
Pododesmus patelliformis, Ribbed saddle oyster, Stor sadelmusling, Mantel dekschelp.

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