APHOTOMARINE

An educational resource dedicated mainly to the photography
and diversity of marine life that can be found in coastal waters
and intertidal areas of Great Britain and Ireland by David Fenwick.

A-P-H-O-T-O Wildlife Stock Image Library
Monia patelliformis (Linnaeus, 1761) - Ribbed saddle oyster (Marine bivalve images)
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Ribbed saddle oyster
Monia patelliformis
- shell valve exterior 1

Ribbed saddle oyster
Monia patelliformis
- shell exterior close-up 1

Ribbed saddle oyster
Monia patelliformis
- shell exterior close-up 2

Ribbed saddle oyster
Monia patelliformis
- upper valve interior 1

Ribbed saddle oyster
Monia patelliformis
- upper valve interior close-up 1

Images of species taken at Hayle Towans, Hayle, Cornwall, 06.11.11. Shell was found in sand exposed by wind on the strandline. Shell featured is 42mm wide x 45mm deep.

Also see -
Pododesmus striata.

Scientific and European Names:
Monia patelliformis, Pododesmus patelliformis, Ribbed saddle oyster, Stor sadelmusling, Mantel dekschelp.

Monia patelliformis Ribbed Saddle Oyster Marine Bivalve Images
The main objective of this website is in furthering environmental awareness and education through the medium of photography. To increase awareness and access to the wildlife of the region and help
people find and identify it. Sometimes the difference between species is obvious but many species can only be determined by observing microscopic characteristics that are specific to any one species.