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Associated observations

Photos / Sounds

What

Cockscomb Oyster (Lopha cristagalli)

Observer

dankillam

Date

July 2016

Place

Missing Location

Description

I believe it is Lopha rather than Hyotissa due to the number and less extreme nature of the plications. Hyotissa has more extreme-looking plication (zigzags) as a juvenile. So this is likely L. christagalli which has been observed in abundance in reefs in Safaga as well.

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