Special Murex Collection - Sea shell - Hexaplex Cichoreum f. Endivia (Lamarck, 1822)
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Special Murex Collection specimen Hexaplex cichoreum f. endivia (Lamarck, 1822) from the Philippines, 118 mm, 76 g, 2024, authentic and in good condition.
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Hexaplex cichoreum f. endivia (Lamarck, 1822)
This particular form of Hexaplex cichoreum is distributed in the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific, with specific reports in the Philippines, Taiwan, the Moluccas archipelago, and the South China Sea.
It lives mainly on sandy and rocky bottoms, between 5 and 40 meters of depth, often near coral reefs, where it seeks refuge among algae and corals.
Sizes: Range between 50 and 120 mm, with some specimens that can exceed 130 mm.
Shape: Solid, fusiform and sturdy, with an elongated profile and thick ribs.
Shell sculpture: Displays marked axial ribs, adorned with prominent spines, elongated and curved, a distinctive feature of the endivia form.
Coloration: The shell is white-creamy with spines colored dark brown or black, often more evident on the tips of the ribs.
Aperture: Wide, oval-shaped, with a smooth interior and color varying from cream to brown. The edge is denticled and slightly thickened.
Operculum: Cone-shaped and oval, with dark brown coloration and lighter reflections along the margins.
The endivia form was initially described as Murex endivia by Jean-Baptiste Lamarck in 1822, considering it a distinct species. Subsequent studies have determined that it is a morphological variation of Hexaplex cichoreum and not an autonomous species. Today it is recognized as a natural form, appreciated in malacology for its particularly ornamental sculpture.
Size: 118 mm
Seller's Story
The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements.
Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past".
All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
Translated by Google TranslateHexaplex cichoreum f. endivia (Lamarck, 1822)
This particular form of Hexaplex cichoreum is distributed in the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific, with specific reports in the Philippines, Taiwan, the Moluccas archipelago, and the South China Sea.
It lives mainly on sandy and rocky bottoms, between 5 and 40 meters of depth, often near coral reefs, where it seeks refuge among algae and corals.
Sizes: Range between 50 and 120 mm, with some specimens that can exceed 130 mm.
Shape: Solid, fusiform and sturdy, with an elongated profile and thick ribs.
Shell sculpture: Displays marked axial ribs, adorned with prominent spines, elongated and curved, a distinctive feature of the endivia form.
Coloration: The shell is white-creamy with spines colored dark brown or black, often more evident on the tips of the ribs.
Aperture: Wide, oval-shaped, with a smooth interior and color varying from cream to brown. The edge is denticled and slightly thickened.
Operculum: Cone-shaped and oval, with dark brown coloration and lighter reflections along the margins.
The endivia form was initially described as Murex endivia by Jean-Baptiste Lamarck in 1822, considering it a distinct species. Subsequent studies have determined that it is a morphological variation of Hexaplex cichoreum and not an autonomous species. Today it is recognized as a natural form, appreciated in malacology for its particularly ornamental sculpture.
Size: 118 mm
Seller's Story
The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements.
Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past".
All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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Era
After 2000
Specimen
Special Murex Collection -
Scientific name
Hexaplex Cichoreum f. Endivia (Lamarck, 1822)
Country of origin
Philippines
Condition
Good condition
Year
2024
Weight
76 g
Authenticity
Original/official
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