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Handmade pink roseHandmade pink rose I am including photographs of Cypraea arabica Linné, 1758, which is the most distorted Cypraea I have ever seen and it would be interesting to hear an opinion as to how and why such distortions occur. This specimen is 47mm long 27mm wide and 25mm high (see Fig. 1 below [left]). The anterior outlet (Fig. 2) is 8mm wide while the posterior outlet (Fig. 3) is narrowed down to not more than 2mm in the extreme. From the inside of the dorsum downward to the inside edge of the columellar teeth it is only 7mm while from the same inside edge of the columellar teeth to the bottom of the inner lip base it is 15mm; it is further interesting to note that from the inside edge of the columellar teeth to the dorsal line, which is located on the right side, it is a distance of 57mm. As there is no evidence of a second mantle termination line, it would appear that the animal also had freakish long mantles due to the exceptionally small area left for living quarters. The aperture itself is only 2mm at the posterior end but widening to a little over 4mm at the anterior end. There are 23 teeth on the columellar side which are fairly strong with chestnut brown. There are 20 labial teeth which are about 10mm in length and are also a chestnut brown. The spire is well callused over with the posterior extremity protruding. There is also a protrusion on the anterior end which extends approximately 3mm out from the outer and inner lips. It is interesting to note how a specimen can be so distorted and still live. Handmade pink roseHandmade pink rose Snorkeling and look-box collecting can be enjoyed along almost the entire shore line on the shallow reefs and rocks. There are no strong currents inshore of the outside reefs and, in moderate weather, little hazard from breakers. During certain times of the year a jelly-fish called Portuguese man-of-war are blown from sea into the shore area. Be alert for the possibility of these small purple jelly fish. They float on the surface of the water and have long (sometimes six feet) tentacles hanging down into the water. Even though the tentacles are broken off, the stinging cells can still produce a sometimes serious reaction. Just how serious depends on an individual's susceptibility to the toxin. Much like a bee sting, the effect on an individual varies considerably. Another difference, the Portuguese man-of-war sting is similar to a multitude of bee stings and leaves a long red welt that is painful at first, then itchy. This may persist for several days. See a doctor for treatment. Handmade pink rose handmade pink rose,shell hawaiian products,philippines sale,philippines shells costume jewelry and handicrafts,wholesale cebushells,philippines products philippines jewelleries,handmade modeartikel,jewelry fantaisie,wholesale jewelry exporter,handmade pink rose
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