Zoila jeaniana aurata - Large Mature Shell !!! , L. Raybaudi, 1979
Size
85.1 mm
Locality
Coral Bay, WA
Note
Aurata that are found in the northern portion of their habitat range off Coral Bay are invariably round bulbous shells. This large rotund specimen was collected from a white funnel sponge in 162 metres of water west of Coral Bay during April 2024.
Graded Fine++ due to a growth irregularity on the labial side of dorsum and a silt inclusion. The shell has perfect siphons.