Lot #157: Shells from Around the World

Shells from Around the World • In various conditions, view images. 1) Ramose Murex or Branched Murex: They are found in the East Africa & Middle East, and Western Pacific regions. 7.5 cm. x 13 cm. x 8 cm. 2) Muricanthus nigritus or Black-and- White Murex: Found in the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez) in Western Mexico. 6 cm. x 9 cm. x 7.5 cm. 3) Lissachatina fulica, formerly Achatina fulica or Giant African Land Snail: They are originally native to the coastal regions of Kenya and Tanzania. 2.5 cm. x 6 cm. x 3 cm. 4) Laevistrombus canarium or Dog Conch: They are found in Asia, and range from southern India and Sri Lanka through Thailand. 2.5 cm. x 4.5 cm. x 3 cm. 5) Turbo Castanea or Chestnut Turban: They are found in the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean Sea, and as far south as Brazil 3.5 cm. x 4.5 cm. x 4 cm. 6) Angaria delphinus, or Dolphin Shell: They are found in the tropical Indo-Pacific region. 3 cm. 5 cm. 3.4 cm. 7) Menathais tuberosa or Tuberose Rock shell: These are native to the Indo-Pacific region. 2.5 cm. x 4 cm. x 3.5 cm. 8) Canarium urceus, or Little Bear Conch: They are widespread along the coasts of Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, the Philippines and Indonesia 1.5 cm. x 4+ cm. x 2+ cm. 9) Pseudovertagus aluco or Cuming's cerith: These are native to the Philippines and Northern Australia. 1.5 cm. x 4.8 cm. x 2 cm. 10) Tectus conus or Strawberry Trochus: This is from the Indo-Pacific region 3.5 cm. 3 cm. x 3 cm. 11) Alfonso or Gator sea urchin: They range from Madagascar to South Pacific islands. 2.3 cm. x 7.5 cm. x 7.5 cm. 12) Pisaster ochraceus or Ochre Sea Star: From the Pacific Coast of North America 2 cm. x 7 cm. x 7 cm. (dyed purple) Dimensions: See description page for sizes. Pickup category timeslot {A}