Luxurious maritime solitary housing – Pocillopora meandrina (240 mm) – Snow-white collectible Taxidermy wall mount - Pocillopora meandrina - 24 cm - 15 cm - 0 cm - CITES Appendix II - Annex B in the EU - 1

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Specimen Pocillopora meandrina, a luxurious marine solitary specimen from 1995, in good condition, originating from the Solomon Islands, 15 cm wide by 24 cm high with a depth of 0 cm, and listed under CITES Appendix II – Anlage B in the EU.

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The Mushroom Corals (Fungiidae) are a fascinating group of corals known for their extraordinary adaptability.

During their ontogeny, i.e., their life cycle, these corals can change their reproductive strategies and even their sex to adapt to changing environmental conditions.

This adaptability makes the mushroom corals a unique model for regenerative medicine, as they can teach us important lessons about self-healing and adaptability.

With a diameter of 15 cm and a weight of 473 grams, these mushroom corals are not only fascinating but also an impressive collectible.

This specimen comes from a German private collection and impresses with its top quality and flawless beauty.

Description: The Mushroom Corals (Fungiidae) are a unique and fascinating group of corals native to the tropical waters of the Indian Ocean and the Pacific. What makes them so special is their extraordinary adaptability, which allows them to adjust to changing environmental conditions. Throughout their life cycle, the mushroom corals can alter their reproductive strategies and even adjust their sex depending on the prevailing conditions in their environment.

This unique ability of the mushroom corals has drawn attention not only from scientists but also from experts in regenerative medicine. The ability to heal themselves and adapt to changing environmental conditions is also of great importance for human health. By studying the mushroom corals, we can gain valuable insights that can help us develop innovative concepts in regenerative medicine.

This specimen of the mushroom coral captivates not only with its fascinating adaptability but also with its impressive size and beauty. With a diameter of 15 cm and a weight of 600 grams, it is a true showpiece and an absolute must-have for any coral enthusiast. It comes from a German private collection and impresses with its top quality and flawless beauty.

Invest in this unique collectible and let yourself be inspired by the fascinating adaptability of the mushroom corals. Discover the secrets of self-healing and adaptability and let this extraordinary specimen captivate you. Order now and bring the fascinating world of mushroom corals into your home!

About the Skeleton: This impressive 24 cm display piece captivates with its fine surface texture of tiny wart-like prominences (verrucae). After gentle cleaning, the calcareous skeleton shines in an elegant, pure natural white.

Origin: Central Pacific; collected in the biodiverse archipelago around the Philippines or the Coral Sea.

Habitat: Tropical warm-water reef crests; the species primarily grows in the upper reef zone on solid calcareous substrate to capture maximum sunlight for its symbiotic algae.

Condition: see photos

Shipping: insured parcel via DHL

SKU Oberdiek - Pocillopora meandrina 50

TAGS: Sea shells, shells, snails, Nautilus, corals, Nautic, Nautical, Maritime

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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The Mushroom Corals (Fungiidae) are a fascinating group of corals known for their extraordinary adaptability.

During their ontogeny, i.e., their life cycle, these corals can change their reproductive strategies and even their sex to adapt to changing environmental conditions.

This adaptability makes the mushroom corals a unique model for regenerative medicine, as they can teach us important lessons about self-healing and adaptability.

With a diameter of 15 cm and a weight of 473 grams, these mushroom corals are not only fascinating but also an impressive collectible.

This specimen comes from a German private collection and impresses with its top quality and flawless beauty.

Description: The Mushroom Corals (Fungiidae) are a unique and fascinating group of corals native to the tropical waters of the Indian Ocean and the Pacific. What makes them so special is their extraordinary adaptability, which allows them to adjust to changing environmental conditions. Throughout their life cycle, the mushroom corals can alter their reproductive strategies and even adjust their sex depending on the prevailing conditions in their environment.

This unique ability of the mushroom corals has drawn attention not only from scientists but also from experts in regenerative medicine. The ability to heal themselves and adapt to changing environmental conditions is also of great importance for human health. By studying the mushroom corals, we can gain valuable insights that can help us develop innovative concepts in regenerative medicine.

This specimen of the mushroom coral captivates not only with its fascinating adaptability but also with its impressive size and beauty. With a diameter of 15 cm and a weight of 600 grams, it is a true showpiece and an absolute must-have for any coral enthusiast. It comes from a German private collection and impresses with its top quality and flawless beauty.

Invest in this unique collectible and let yourself be inspired by the fascinating adaptability of the mushroom corals. Discover the secrets of self-healing and adaptability and let this extraordinary specimen captivate you. Order now and bring the fascinating world of mushroom corals into your home!

About the Skeleton: This impressive 24 cm display piece captivates with its fine surface texture of tiny wart-like prominences (verrucae). After gentle cleaning, the calcareous skeleton shines in an elegant, pure natural white.

Origin: Central Pacific; collected in the biodiverse archipelago around the Philippines or the Coral Sea.

Habitat: Tropical warm-water reef crests; the species primarily grows in the upper reef zone on solid calcareous substrate to capture maximum sunlight for its symbiotic algae.

Condition: see photos

Shipping: insured parcel via DHL

SKU Oberdiek - Pocillopora meandrina 50

TAGS: Sea shells, shells, snails, Nautilus, corals, Nautic, Nautical, Maritime

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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Details

Era
1900-2000
Specimen
Luxurious maritime solitary housing – Pocillopora meandrina (240 mm) – Snow-white collectible
Scientific name
Pocillopora meandrina
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Solomon Islands
CITES relevancy
CITES Appendix II - Annex B in the EU
Condition
Good condition
Year
1995
Weight
0 g
Height
24 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
0 cm
GermanyVerified
2119
Objects sold
92.59%
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