GEM. A Conus dusaveli with a highly unusual pattern of multiple spiral lines set equally all over the length of the body whorl. This famous species comes in several base colors: from pink to yellow and the pattern usually has broad areas without spiral lines and brown flecks. All this is absent in this pieces which is deep gold. HYPOTYPE in the twin books: 1000 Shells, exceptionals from the Philippines.
Philippines. Balut Island. Tangle nets, about 100-250 m. 2011.
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