What does the cryptic crossword clue "Shell-like probe in photos cop examined (8)" mean?

The definition is "Shell-like probe". The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden in "shell-like probe in phOTOS COP Examined" The answer is OTOSCOPE.

Shell-like probe in photos cop examined (8)

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