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Item# 0002120918
FamilyVolutidae
NameAlcithoe benthicola - Giant Gem , Dell, R.K., 1963
Size256 mm
LocalityNew Zealand
NoteBay of Plenty, North Island, N.Z. A spectacular and fully mature A. benthicola - "All adult specimens bear circular marks on the body whorl where egg capsules had been attached to the body whorl and presumably carried by the specimen until hatching. This "nursing" appears to be a unique behaviour of this species." Quote from: Bail & Limpus, "The Recent Volutes of New Zealand." See the lower image where the circular marks are evident. The World Record Size is a little larger than this one, but maybe not as perfect! Higher resolution images on request.
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Seller CountryFRANCE
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Currency of this itemEURO
Start Price300,00 €
Current Price710,00 € - offered by Sealy  - Auction closed - 

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End30-01-2019 > 21:00:00
shellauction.net time28-03-2024 > 23:49:07
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