MONSTER SIZE ★ Morum watanabei – 40 mm – Absolute rarity in GEM quality (Zamboanga) Skeleton - Morum watanabei - 0 mm - 0 mm - 40 mm- Non-CITES species - (1)
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Specimen Morum watanabei, 40 mm, GEM quality, authentic original from the Philippines (Zamboanga, Mindanao) dating to 1982, in good condition.
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Article Description & Scientific Data
Scientific name: Morum watanabei (Kosuge, 1981).
Common name: Watanabe-Girdled Crown (family Harpidae).
Quality level: GEM (Absolutely flawless; all slender, spiny knot rows on the back as well as the highly sensitive, serrated outer lip are without a blemish).
Size: 40 mm (4.0 cm) – Giant size! While normal specimens of this species rarely exceed 33 mm, this 40 mm specimen ranks among the absolute top giant forms worldwide and is a spectacular highlight for any demanding special collection.
Special feature: As typical for the genus Morum, this creature in the adult stage possesses no operculum (cover plate), since the massively constricted and serrated aperture provides natural protection.
Family: Harpidae (Harpshell snails).
Origin & Habitat
Geographical origin: Zamboanga, Mindanao, Philippines (Indo-Pacific).
Habitat: A marine deep-water gastropod. This splendid specimen was recovered by local fishermen from the benthic habitat (mostly sandy substrate near deep reef edges at depths of 20 to 100 meters).
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SKU - Oberdiek - Morum watanabei 100
TAGS: Crab Shell Snails Maritime Nautical Nautilus Sea Water Collection
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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 TranslateArticle Description & Scientific Data
Scientific name: Morum watanabei (Kosuge, 1981).
Common name: Watanabe-Girdled Crown (family Harpidae).
Quality level: GEM (Absolutely flawless; all slender, spiny knot rows on the back as well as the highly sensitive, serrated outer lip are without a blemish).
Size: 40 mm (4.0 cm) – Giant size! While normal specimens of this species rarely exceed 33 mm, this 40 mm specimen ranks among the absolute top giant forms worldwide and is a spectacular highlight for any demanding special collection.
Special feature: As typical for the genus Morum, this creature in the adult stage possesses no operculum (cover plate), since the massively constricted and serrated aperture provides natural protection.
Family: Harpidae (Harpshell snails).
Origin & Habitat
Geographical origin: Zamboanga, Mindanao, Philippines (Indo-Pacific).
Habitat: A marine deep-water gastropod. This splendid specimen was recovered by local fishermen from the benthic habitat (mostly sandy substrate near deep reef edges at depths of 20 to 100 meters).
Sale and shipping via DHL only within the EU
SKU - Oberdiek - Morum watanabei 100
TAGS: Crab Shell Snails Maritime Nautical Nautilus Sea Water Collection
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
MONSTER SIZE ★ Morum watanabei – 40 mm – Absolute rarity in GEM quality (Zamboanga)
Scientific name
Morum watanabei
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Philippines
CITES relevancy
Non-CITES species
Condition
Good condition
Year
1982
Weight
0 g
Depth
40 mm
Height
0 mm
Width
0 mm
Authenticity
Original/official
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