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oxymeris maculatus confirmation

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oxymeris maculatus confirmation
12-22-2013, 04:59 AM, (This post was last modified: 06-02-2014, 02:59 AM by paul monfils.)
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RE: oxymeris maculatus confirmation
Yes, this is Oxymeris maculatus. The rusty color is due to mineral staining. It occurs on many kinds of shells which live on iron-rich sediment, especially those which burrow in it.
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RE: oxymeris maculatus confirmation - by paul monfils - 12-22-2013, 04:59 AM

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