New Zealand Seashore
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DSC_4660 Black brachiopod, or papa pouri (Notosaria nigricans) dead shells washed ashore after storm. This particular species has survived, unchanged, on reefs around New Zealand for approx 18.7 million years (since the Miocene). All Day Bay, Kakanui
DSC4660Ribbedblack brachiopodpapa pouriNotosarianigricansbeach driftempty shellsMioceneAll Day BayKakanui