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Item | # 0002518668 | Family | Turbinidae | Name | Astraea pileola - ULTRA-BIG; SUPERB , Reeve, 1842 |
Size | 47.3 mm, w/o |
Locality | Australia |
Note | A superb ultra-large specimen of this singular endemic northern Australian species. Very wide peripheral ‘frill’, in an exemplary state of preservation for this typically ultra-rough, rock-reef-dwelling species. A work of natural sculpture in antique ivory. Retention of characteristic striking dark coffee operculum. Ultra-clean, with no encrustation. Difficult to obtain at this size and quality now, coming principally from old collections. Size: 47.3 mm (longest dimension). Grading: F+++; w/o. Data: Off Dixon Island, Antonymyre, Dampier Archipelago, Western Australia, Australia; upon reef substrate, amongst mud/sand at extreme low tide; 1982. |
Seller | JES (1238) -
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Currency of this item | EURO |
Start Price | 1,00 € |
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