The noble pen shell, Pinna nobilis, largest bivalve of the Mediterranean. They are highly endangered
The noble pen shell, Pinna nobilis, largest bivalve of the Mediterranean. They are highly endangered due to overexploitation and destruction of their native seagrass environment. They can grow up to a millimeter each day, making them some of the fastest growing bivalves in the world. -- source link
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