Japanese Wonder Shell
November 20, 2023
Photographer: Greg Parker
Summary Author: Greg Parker
Featured above is the unusual Japanese wonder shell (Thatcheria mirabilis), also referred to as Miraculous thatcheria. This eye-catching mollusk, considered by many conchologists as the most superbly shaped seashell, grows to lengths of between about 3-5 inches (75 - 125 mm). Dating from the Miocene, it’s found in the warmer waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, including Japan.
Photo details: Taken on an old Canon 40D camera; Canon 100 mm macro lens; f 32; ISO 100; 1/200 second exposure.
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