Gastropod Sea shell - Triton géant Charonia tritonis
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Giant Triton Charonia tritonis
Collectible shell
The giant triton Charonia tritonis, also known as the triton conch or Neptune's trumpet, is a large prosobranch gastropod mollusk with a long, spiral shell.
This shell is depicted on the lips of sea gods to whom it served as a trumpet and is used as such by seafaring peoples.
The triton conch is described in popular reference works as the most striking and best-known of marine gastropods.
The giant triton is widespread, though rare, throughout the Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea.
Like all mollusks, tritons have a muscular ventral foot, often ciliates, which plays a role in locomotion.
They have a mantle that envelops the dorsal visceral mass and that secretes the shell, composed mainly of calcium carbonate.
The shell of most individuals is dextral, meaning its coiling occurs clockwise when viewed from the apex.
Adults can reach an exceptional size of 50 cm.
Magnificent conch, large shell in excellent condition, essential in the collection of any conchophile or cabinet of curiosities!
Dimensions:
Length 23 cm
Width 11 cm
Height 10 cm
Weight: 500 grams
Giant Triton Charonia tritonis
Collectible shell
The giant triton Charonia tritonis, also known as the triton conch or Neptune's trumpet, is a large prosobranch gastropod mollusk with a long, spiral shell.
This shell is depicted on the lips of sea gods to whom it served as a trumpet and is used as such by seafaring peoples.
The triton conch is described in popular reference works as the most striking and best-known of marine gastropods.
The giant triton is widespread, though rare, throughout the Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea.
Like all mollusks, tritons have a muscular ventral foot, often ciliates, which plays a role in locomotion.
They have a mantle that envelops the dorsal visceral mass and that secretes the shell, composed mainly of calcium carbonate.
The shell of most individuals is dextral, meaning its coiling occurs clockwise when viewed from the apex.
Adults can reach an exceptional size of 50 cm.
Magnificent conch, large shell in excellent condition, essential in the collection of any conchophile or cabinet of curiosities!
Dimensions:
Length 23 cm
Width 11 cm
Height 10 cm
Weight: 500 grams
Details
Era
1900-2000
Specimen
Gastropod
Scientific name
Triton géant Charonia tritonis
No. of items
1
Country of origin
antilles
Condition
Good condition
Year
1970
Weight
500 g
Authenticity
Original/official
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