Marks in the sand at Luskentyre © M J Richardson

2016

NG0897 : Marks in the sand at Luskentyre

taken 9 years ago, near to Seilebost, Isle of Lewis And Harris, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scotland

Marks in the sand at Luskentyre

Caused by the siphons of a bivalve mollusc, the Peppery Furrow Shell [Scrobicularia plana]. Digging down would reveal the animals at the centre of the radiating depressions left by the inhalant and exhalant tubes.

Geographical Context: Coastal Wild Animals, Plants and Mushrooms Islands Estuary, Marine Animal: Furrow Shell Place: Traigh Losgaintir Luskentyre Isle of Harris Primary Subject: Animal other tags: Mollusca Bivalve Na H-Eileanan an Iar Beach Click a tag, to view other nearby images.

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Grid Square: NG0897, 24 images (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer: M J Richardson (more nearby)
Date Taken: Monday, 30 May, 2016 (more nearby)
Submitted: Sunday, 12 June, 2016
Subject Location: OSGB36: NG 0857 9709 [10m precision]
WGS84: 57:52.0718N 6:54.9860W
Camera Location: OSGB36: NG 0857 9709

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NG0897 : Marks in the sand at Luskentyre

taken 9 years ago, near to Seilebost, Isle of Lewis And Harris, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scotland