Spondylus americanus Hermann, 1781 Atlantic Thorny Oyster

Spondylus americanus Hermann, 1781 Atlantic Thorny Oyster

On sunken barge near Coffins Patch Reef off Marathon, Florida Keys, August, 1979 (about 110 mm. including spines)

Spondylus americanus Hermann, 1781 Atlantic Thorny Oyster Close-up Showing Eyes

    By SCUBA in 65 feet of water near the wreck of the "Sea Emperor" off Pompano Beach, Florida 5/8/2010. Underwater photograph copyright 2010 by Suzan Meldonian [http://www.niteflightphoto.com].