Shells Cypraea mappa (Philippines)
Shells Cypraea mappa (Philippines)
- Availability On stock
- Code L0013FI
- Guarantee 24 months
Description
Origin: Philippines
shell length: 70mm
shell width approx 40 mm
shell height of about 35mm
Weight about 35g
The listed price for 1 piece shell
Cypraea mappa
Czech name: Zavinutec mapping
Latin name: Cypraea mappa
Superfamily: Cypraeoidea
Family: Cypraeidae
Range: eastern coast of Africa and the Indopacifiku
Approximate size: 6,5 cm
Colour: brownish-yellow to yellow-brown surface patterning
Zavinutec mapping is one of the most popular shells. Its shell is mainly characterized by its strong, tortuous callus - clear line that divides the shell into two asymmetrical halves. Conch zavinutce the map is big, heavy and solid. With a thin coating of shells and calcareous coating the entire surface is smooth and glossy. Zavinutce body shell is slightly convex, stained yellow-brown, with a very interesting and fine patterning. On the one hand, the edge of the shell zavinutce less developed (and not convex) and the other side is the same. The mouth of the shell runs the entire length. It is smooth, pinkish and slightly curved. Both sides of the outer obústí are covered with fine teeth, which continue into the interior of the shell. On the one hand DOG pronounced. Zavinutci charting hiding under corals, hence their collection very demanding, and therefore fall within the category of rare shells.
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