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Old 25-06-2008, 11:46 AM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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On Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:28:39 +0100, Charlie Pridham
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In article ,
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On Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:35:49 +0100, Charlie Pridham
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I have been sent this picture for our local HPS newsletter as a couple of
members just back from Spain found the beaches covered with millions of
these strange objects which were hollow and empty. they seem to be made
up of plant material, any one any idea what they may be?
www.roselandhouse.co.uk/hps/thingys.jpg


I've seen similar things on the seabed in Greece. I thought it was donkey crap.

I have to say it does look like a dung beetle ball but the marine
location and sheer number suggests there are not enough donkeys!! but
thanks for pointing out that they are not confined to spain



Just shown pic to OH, after saying someone suggested donkey poo
....
ah... that'd work. if it started off meshed and sticky, and was washed
clean... yes, it looks quite like what I assumed was camel poo in
tunisia

or maybe it's a secret trial of the new shape shredded wheat

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