Saddle Oyster - Pododesmus patelliformis
Found all around the UK, the Saddle Oyster, Pododesmus patelliformis, is a quite insignificant animal that is difficult to spot. It is also often overgrown by encrusting animals and usually, the only indication that indicates it is present, is the movement when it is alarmed and shuts its shell. Grows to about 4cms across
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Saddle Oyster - Pododesmus patelliformis
Found all around the UK, the Saddle Oyster, Pododesmus patelliformis, is a quite insignificant animal that is difficult to spot. It is also often overgrown by encrusting animals and usually, the only indication that indicates it is present, is the movement when it is alarmed and shuts its shell. Grows to about 4cms across
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St. Abbs Marine Reserve, North Sea
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Saddle Oyster - Pododesmus patelliformis
Found all around the UK, the Saddle Oyster, Pododesmus patelliformis, is a quite insignificant animal that is difficult to spot. It is also often overgrown by encrusting animals and usually, the only indication that indicates it is present, is the movement when it is alarmed and shuts its shell. Grows to about 4cms across
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Date:
Location:
St. Abbs Marine Reserve, North Sea
Photographer: