New Zealand, Northland, Whangaroa, by trawling, at 35-40 m depth, collected 1979, ex coll. Natuurmuseum Enschede. Image by Joop Trausel and Frans Slieker
Rather a poor, but large specimen knocked about on the beach or semi-digested by a cod, not sure which. Best examples can often be found while gutting Blue Cod after a fishing expedition Ripples in the shell have dual 'frequencies'. Also associate with sponges as does the common fanshell.
Rather a poor, but large specimen knocked about on the beach or semi-digested by a cod, not sure which. Best examples can often be found while gutting Blue Cod after a fishing expedition Ripples in the shell have dual 'frequencies'. Also associate with sponges as does the common fanshell.