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More on Jingle Shells (Anomia Simplex)

Posted on September 12, 2010 | Leave a comment

Evidence that the rippled pattern on some Anomia simplex (jingle shells) is caused by growing on a rippled substrate like a scallop from infancy – unlike slipper shells which appear to migrate between substrates.

Scallop with jingle shells
Scallop with jingle and slipper shells adhering on top
Rippled jingle valves
Both jingle shell valves are rippled
Open jingle shell
Open jingle showing mollusc and rippled valves
Orange jingle on scallop
Orange jingle shell adhering on scallop
Scallop with jingle shells
Scallop with adherent orange jingle and slipper shells

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