Spiny star snail: Astraea spec. erectospinosa (39 mm) – Sculptural collector's highlight from Skeleton - Astraea spec. erectospinosa - 0 mm - 0 mm - 39 mm- Non-CITES species - (1)
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Specimen: Stachlige Sternschnecke Astraea spec. erectospinosa (39 mm) from Panglao, Philippines; in good condition and authentic/original, dating to 1982.
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Description from the seller
An absolute jewel for lovers of geometrically spectacular deep-sea snails.
This Astraea spec. (among experts often assigned the form Astraea erectospinosa / Bolma) belongs to the family of top snails (Turbinidae). It captivates with its flat, circular geometry and the striking, uprightly projecting spines along the whorls. With an excellent collector size of 39 mm, this piece perfectly captures the delicate, almost gear-like architecture of nature. The underside shows the typical, gracefully formed center of this rarely offered genus.
Origin
This authentic keepsake comes from the famous marine depths of Panglao, Bohol (Philippines). The Panglao region is worldwide known through scientific expeditions for its unique, extremely high biodiversity of marine mollusks. The snail was recovered from deeper reef zones, which left the fragile spine structure exceptionally well protected.
Product details
Type: Spiny star snail (Astraea spec. / cf. erectospinosa / Bolma sp.)
Size: approx. 39 mm (Excellent, fully developed shell size for this fragile structure)
Hue: Natural earth tones, soft beige-brown to cream-white
Quality level: GEM (Excellent top condition; the fine, pointed protrusions are remarkably intact, clean aperture)
Special feature: Unprocessed exceptional piece from one of the most renowned conchologist find spots worldwide.
Oberdiek :Astraea spec. erectospinosa
TAGS: Krebs Muschel Schnecken Maritim Nautic Nautisch Nautilus Meer Wasser Sammlung
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We are specialists in the sale of mussels and snails from collection solutions. We get most of these from Germany.
We offer very special pieces for sale here that we do not offer on our website.
Translated by Google TranslateAn absolute jewel for lovers of geometrically spectacular deep-sea snails.
This Astraea spec. (among experts often assigned the form Astraea erectospinosa / Bolma) belongs to the family of top snails (Turbinidae). It captivates with its flat, circular geometry and the striking, uprightly projecting spines along the whorls. With an excellent collector size of 39 mm, this piece perfectly captures the delicate, almost gear-like architecture of nature. The underside shows the typical, gracefully formed center of this rarely offered genus.
Origin
This authentic keepsake comes from the famous marine depths of Panglao, Bohol (Philippines). The Panglao region is worldwide known through scientific expeditions for its unique, extremely high biodiversity of marine mollusks. The snail was recovered from deeper reef zones, which left the fragile spine structure exceptionally well protected.
Product details
Type: Spiny star snail (Astraea spec. / cf. erectospinosa / Bolma sp.)
Size: approx. 39 mm (Excellent, fully developed shell size for this fragile structure)
Hue: Natural earth tones, soft beige-brown to cream-white
Quality level: GEM (Excellent top condition; the fine, pointed protrusions are remarkably intact, clean aperture)
Special feature: Unprocessed exceptional piece from one of the most renowned conchologist find spots worldwide.
Oberdiek :Astraea spec. erectospinosa
TAGS: Krebs Muschel Schnecken Maritim Nautic Nautisch Nautilus Meer Wasser Sammlung
Seller's Story
We are specialists in the sale of mussels and snails from collection solutions. We get most of these from Germany.
We offer very special pieces for sale here that we do not offer on our website.
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Era
After 2000
Specimen
Spiny star snail: Astraea spec. erectospinosa (39 mm) – Sculptural collector's highlight from
Scientific name
Astraea spec. erectospinosa
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Philippines
CITES relevancy
Non-CITES species
Condition
Good condition
Year
1982
Weight
0 g
Depth
39 mm
Height
0 mm
Width
0 mm
Authenticity
Original/official
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