Conch Sea shell - Lambis Truncata (No reserve price)

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Specimen: Conchiglia; Scientific name: Lambis truncata; No. of items: 1; Origin: Madagascar; Year: 2005; Weight: 665 g; Condition: Excellent; Authenticity: Original.

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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 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, bright colors.

Magnificent marine shell of the species Lambis truncata, Madagascar, 2005.
It is nicknamed the “giant spider conch,” and can reach a length of 45 cm.
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, bright colors.

Magnifique coquillage marin de l'espèce Lambis truncata, Madagascar, 2005.
Surnommé « coquillage araignée géant », il peut atteindre 45 cm de long.
Classé en 1786 par John Lightfoot sous le nom de Strombus truncatus, il abrite un mollusque gastéropode de la famille des Strombidae.
Objet décoratif très recherché par les collectionneurs naturalistes.
Dimensions : 23 x 15 x 9 cm. Poids : 665 g
Excellent état, couleurs éclatantes.

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 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, bright colors.

Magnificent marine shell of the species Lambis truncata, Madagascar, 2005.
It is nicknamed the “giant spider conch,” and can reach a length of 45 cm.
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, bright colors.

Magnifique coquillage marin de l'espèce Lambis truncata, Madagascar, 2005.
Surnommé « coquillage araignée géant », il peut atteindre 45 cm de long.
Classé en 1786 par John Lightfoot sous le nom de Strombus truncatus, il abrite un mollusque gastéropode de la famille des Strombidae.
Objet décoratif très recherché par les collectionneurs naturalistes.
Dimensions : 23 x 15 x 9 cm. Poids : 665 g
Excellent état, couleurs éclatantes.

Details

Era
After 2000
Specimen
Conch
Scientific name
Lambis Truncata
No. of items
1
Country of origin
Madagascar
Condition
Good condition
Year
2005
Weight
665 g
Authenticity
Original/official
ItalyVerified
44
Objects sold
78.57%
Private

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