08 Tectura virginea. Shell-length 10.4mm. Kincardineshire, Scotland. August 1970.

08 Tectura virginea. Shell-length 10.4mm. Kincardineshire, Scotland. August 1970.

Interior of older shell lined with thin porcelainous layer that reduces translucency and conceals exterior markings.

Interior markings (not always so clear):
1: distinct U-shape shell-muscle scar.
2: broad peripheral whitish pallial band.
3: central white visceral/head scar.

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