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MopMop Cypraea tigris, usually so common on South Pacific Islands, was rare in Samoa. Mollusks are eaten with relish on Tutuila, especially the larger top shells and cowries. The reefs are constantly searched by residents with food in mind. This may account for the rarity of C. tigris. MopMop During a recent conversation with Bert, I obtained a clue which may explain the reason why Philippine collectors have not been able to zero-in on this species. Bert had been swimming at a depth of 40 feet, turning over small brick-sized chunks of dead coral that were scattered over the flat, hard ocean floor. Here and there appeared patches of coarse sand. He had pocketed a number of Cypraea helvola found underneath these coral chunks and was in the process of returning one such chunk to its original position, when out rolled the little labrolineata. But it did NOT roll out from the bottom of the chunk. Instead, it fell out of algae growing on top of the coral. What collector searches the algae ON TOP of dead coral? None, as far as I know. Mop mop,philippines shells exporter jewelry,fashion philippines christmas gift basket,natural fantaisie,handmade shells heishe,wholesale land snail,fashion jewelry wood,jewelry jewelry wholesale,beads philippines,mop
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Updated June 3, 2004 |
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