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Item | # 0003339694 |
Family | Cypraeidae |
Name | Zoila venusta episema - BULBOUS DEEPWATER BEAUTY , Iredale, 1939 |
Size | 64.56 mm |
Locality | Mario's Patches, Rottnest Island |
Note | Here we have a SUPERB deepwater form of episema. It has a more BULBOUS shape than those collected from shallower water, it has very high dorsum and is very broad which is typical of the deeper water venusta. This beautiful shell has a wonderful yellow/gold coloured dorsum with darker brown spotting scattered throughout and a very heavy, well calloused base. A Gem- condition with maybe very very light natural lines but mainly precautionary. Taken by diver from a large grey dome sponge, on the side on a high profile reef wall covered with sponges and marine life at 34m. In the area know as “Mario’s Patches” 3 Nautical Miles North of Rottnest Island, W.A. March 2024 *White marks are from camera reflection. Please ask about additional images* |
Seller | Perth Zoila (38) -
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Seller Country | AUSTRALIA |
Shipment/Payment | Available for registered users... |
Currency of this item | EURO |
Start Price | 1,00 € |
Current Price | 102,00 € - offered by aLe19 - You must be registered to make your offer -
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End | 29-05-2024 > 21:30:00 |
shellauction.net time | 20-06-2024 > 14:30:09 |
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