Cephalopod mollusk shell Argonauta Hians - Argonauta Alato - Height: 64 mm - Width: 41 mm- 3.8 g

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Argonauta Hians – Argonauta Alato, a cephalopod mollusk shell from the Pacific Ocean, weighing 3.8 g and measuring 64 × 41 × 27 mm.

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The Argonauta Hians, also known as the Winged Argonaut, is a species of cephalopod mollusk belonging to the Argonautidae family. It is known for its distinctive-shaped shell, which resembles a small sailboat. This 'boat' is actually a part of the Argonauta's body, called a shell or shell, which is used to float on the water's surface.
The specimen presented is of notable size for this species, and has a beautiful dark coloration.

Seller's Story

The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements. Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past". All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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The Argonauta Hians, also known as the Winged Argonaut, is a species of cephalopod mollusk belonging to the Argonautidae family. It is known for its distinctive-shaped shell, which resembles a small sailboat. This 'boat' is actually a part of the Argonauta's body, called a shell or shell, which is used to float on the water's surface.
The specimen presented is of notable size for this species, and has a beautiful dark coloration.

Seller's Story

The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements. Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past". All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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Details

Main Mineral
Cephalopod mollusk shell
Mineral Form
Argonauta Hians - Argonauta Alato
Weight
3.8 g
Country of Origin
Pacific Ocean
Height
64 mm
Width
41 mm
Depth
27 mm
ItalyVerified
12275
Objects sold
98.56%
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