Surantesis cone shell from Philippines (90x50 mm)

Surantesis cone shell from Philippines (90x50 mm)

Cyprea Milaris shell (40-50 mm) from Bali Indonesia

Cyprea Milaris shell (40-50 mm) from Bali Indonesia

Cyprea Caputserpentis shell (40-50 mm) Java Indonesia

Although the Cypraea Caputserpentis is common in Asia, the "kaput" still offered by some fishermen. It was three years ago that we had them the last time in this color and shade.
Availability: In stock
SKU
3769
Cyprea Caputserpentis shell (40-50 mm) Java Indonesia is available to buy in increments of 1

The shell (or snails also known as "snail") is one of limestone (calcite and / or aragonite) and other minerals existing (mostly) external skeleton, which is produced by a mollusc (tribe of Mollusca). The shell gives the animal strength and protects the animal against external influences such as predation, injuries, dehydration, etc. The shell grows during the life of the mollusk. The science that studies all aspects of mollusks, called malacology. A branch of malacology which itself only with the shell is called conchology. Previously it was considered wrong to conclude that malacology was not involved with the shell and the distinction between malacology and conchology was laid by some very sharp. In current practice, the terms are often interchangeably, and they are more or less considered as synonyms. Caps may be used to hardening of a passageway, which is then sometimes called a "shell path" is mentioned. Also, shells can be burned to lime shell, which is often used as a building material in the past, was used instead of cement.

 
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