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DirectoryDirectory This most bizarre of sea shells could well be termed the Prince of Rarities for it is doubtful if any shell is more coveted by collectors. Only Cypraea leucodon Broderip can vie with it in this respect; Conus gloriamaris rapidly becoming the commonest rarity of them all, is pedestrian by comparison. The specimen illustrated here is now in the fine collection of Mr. Phillip W. Clover of Chula Vista, California. Its finder, who is unknown to me, has asked Mr. Clover not to divulge all the data accompanying it in case the publication of such information leads to the destruction of the animal's habitat. Though science is deprived of some important facts relevant to the provenance of a remarkable mollusk the finder's reticence is understandable; it may not be well known that the disclosure of such information connected with recently discovered localities for Conus gloriamaris led to the destruction of many natural habitats and had an adverse effect on local fishing; even explosives were utilized to accelerate the collecting process. The shell was found, in 1966., lodged in coral on an outer reef somewhere along the north coast of New Britain. Though dead when found it is in good condition. Dimensions: Length: - 78.0 mm. Diameter: - 51.2 mm. Height: - 41.7 mm. Color: white with reddish-brown spots and larger patches all over the dorsum and sides. Teeth: - 35 labial, 42 columellar. photos - Clover DirectoryDirectory In the area between Malaea Point and Waikailio Bay (on the West coast) many Cypraea sulcidentata have been taken measuring 3-1/2 to 2-3/4 inches long. Directory directory,natural particle picture frames,jewelry piece,shell crafts,shells horn,pokalet,handmade troca fashion jewelries,philippines shells rattan fashion baskets,wood wood beads,directory
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