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Cowrie - Luria lurida

One of the few cowries found in the Mediterranean and is immediately recognisable by its oval shape and its shiny mantle. Brownish with dark blotches on both extremities. Found on rocky and sandy beds with poor illumination and in caves, from 4 - 5 meters down to about 45 meters deep. Maximum size 5 centimeters.


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Cowrie - Luria lurida

by Dieter


Uploaded on July 17, 2022


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Camera: Canon
Model: Canon DIGITAL IXUS 120 IS
Creation Date: 2016:10:13 18:20:59
Image width: 1166 px
Image height: 996 px
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Aperature: f/2.8
Exposure: 1/80
ISO - speed: 80

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