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Lioconcha cf. castrensis
shell of a salt water clam - bivalve mollusc; 11 - 52 mm; glossy white with strong, clear, fine brown lines forming tents or mountain shapes
Prefers deeper waters; Gulf of Aqaba - Red Sea
"L. castrensis is pictured in all the well-known reference books, but the blotchy patterns shown therein are found in the Egyptian Red Sea. R. Moolenbeek is currently researching the shells shown in these photographs." [and the one spotted here] ~ Seashells of the Egyptian Red Sea by M. Rusmore-Villaume
Spotted on Mar 18, 2010
Submitted on Jul 21, 2012
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