Conch Sea shell - Lambis Truncata

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Specimen: Conchiglia, scientific name Lambis truncata, from Madagascar, year 2005, 1 piece, weight 665 g, dimensions 23 x 15 x 9 cm, in good condition.

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Splendid marine shell of the species Lambis truncata, Madagascar, 2005
It is known as the "giant spider conch", and can reach a length of 45 cm.
Classified in 1786 by John Lightfoot under the name Strombus truncatus, it hosts a gastropod mollusk of the family Strombidae
A highly sought-after decorative object among naturalist collectors.
Dimensions: 23 x 15 x 9 cm. Weight: 665 g
Excellent condition, bright colors.

Splendid marine shell of the species Lambis truncata, Madagascar, 2005
It is known as the "giant spider shell" and can reach a length of 45 cm.
Classified in 1786 by John Lightfoot as Strombus truncatus, it houses a gastropod mollusk of the Strombidae family.
A highly sought-after decorative object among naturalist collectors.
Dimensions: 23 x 15 x 9 cm. Weight: 665 g
Excellent condition, bright colors.

Magnificent marine shell of the species Lambis truncata, Madagascar, 2005.
Nicknamed 'giant spider conch', it can reach 45 cm in length.
Classified in 1786 by John Lightfoot under the name Strombus truncatus, it houses a gastropod mollusk of the family Strombidae.
A highly sought-after decorative object among naturalist collectors.
Dimensions: 23 x 15 x 9 cm. Weight: 665 g
Excellent condition, vibrant colors.

Splendid marine shell of the species Lambis truncata, Madagascar, 2005
It is known as the "giant spider conch", and can reach a length of 45 cm.
Classified in 1786 by John Lightfoot under the name Strombus truncatus, it hosts a gastropod mollusk of the family Strombidae
A highly sought-after decorative object among naturalist collectors.
Dimensions: 23 x 15 x 9 cm. Weight: 665 g
Excellent condition, bright colors.

Splendid marine shell of the species Lambis truncata, Madagascar, 2005
It is known as the "giant spider shell" and can reach a length of 45 cm.
Classified in 1786 by John Lightfoot as Strombus truncatus, it houses a gastropod mollusk of the Strombidae family.
A highly sought-after decorative object among naturalist collectors.
Dimensions: 23 x 15 x 9 cm. Weight: 665 g
Excellent condition, bright colors.

Magnificent marine shell of the species Lambis truncata, Madagascar, 2005.
Nicknamed 'giant spider conch', it can reach 45 cm in length.
Classified in 1786 by John Lightfoot under the name Strombus truncatus, it houses a gastropod mollusk of the family Strombidae.
A highly sought-after decorative object among naturalist collectors.
Dimensions: 23 x 15 x 9 cm. Weight: 665 g
Excellent condition, vibrant colors.

Details

Era
After 2000
Specimen
Conch
Scientific name
Lambis Truncata
Number of items
1
Country of origin
Madagascar
Condition
Good condition
Year
2005
Weight
665 g
ItalyVerified
22
Objects sold
66.67%
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