The base and roots of a Avicennia marina (Mangrove) attacked by cobra

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Reference numberMBPS-0006-016

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TitleThe base and roots of a Avicennia marina (Mangrove) attacked by cobraDescriptionAlthough commonly called shipworms they are a shellfish and not a worm. They are also known as cobra, a name from the local Aboriginal name, cah-bro. They are a marine wood-borer which inhabit trees and logs that have fallen into the water and remain submerged, preferably in still water.PhotographerBancroft, Dr Thomas LaneCollectorBancroft, T.J. & E.Record typePhotographFormat typeDigitalOriginal format colourSepiaNotesDr Thomas Bancroft (son of Dr Joseph Bancroft), Deception Bay

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CollectionBancroft family collection

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PlaceDeception Bay (Qld.)Subject (keywords)treesmangrovesinvertebrates

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The base and roots of a Avicennia marina (Mangrove) attacked by cobra