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By grrlscientist on May 25, 2010.

tags: molluscs, Spondylus Imperialis Oyster, travel, Luonnontieteellinen keskusmuseo, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland, image of the day, photography

Spondylus Imperialis Oyster?

Photographed in the Luonnontieteellinen keskusmuseo, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.

Image: GrrlScientist, 18 May 2010 [larger view]

Canon SX100 IS.

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