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| Item | # 0003378501 | | Family | Cypraeidae | | Name | Luria tessellata - GEM , Swainson 1822 |
| Size | 33.8 mm |
| Locality | Kahakoloa, Maui, Hawaii |
| Note | Interesting example of this distinctive and attractive cowrie species not collected frequently. This specimen demonstrates the classic checkered pattern and a deep nacre luster, strong color, perfect extremities and aperture teeth. The shell also demonstrates a dark blotch underlying and connecting the two blotches on the columellar dorsum, a lovely and rare feature. The base features the typical darker orange-toned banding pattern and the shell also displays moderate rostration. This beauty was procured from an older collection. The "tessy" was collected by Scuba diver off Kahakoloa, Maui, Hawaii in 8/1977 at 35 meters under coral rubble off the edge of a larger reef. Grade: GEM. |
| Seller | Seashell Trader (173) -
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| Start Price | 1,00 € |
| Current Price | 355,00 € - offered by pcolla - Auction closed -
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| over 1000 € | 25 € |
| | End | 26-06-2024 > 21:30:00 | | shellauction.net time | 27-06-2024 > 16:54:02 | | Time left | ... | | |
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