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The image shows a collector's label for a cowry shell of the species Zoila venusta roseopunctata, a rare subspecies of the splendid cowry (Zoila venusta) from the family of cowries (Cypraeidae).
Details of the specimen according to the label:

    Scientific name: Zoila venusta roseopunctata.
    Author: J.C. Melvill, 1888 (original description).
    Size: 6.86
    Color: salmon-pink on the dorsal side.
    Location: Esperance Region, Western Australia.
    Habitat: Found at 55 m depth on a rocky reef amid sponges.

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SKU Bearmann zoila venusta roseopunctata

TAGS: Nautilus, Sea Shell, Nautic, Maritime, Nautical Shells, Snails, Collectible, Rare

Das Bild zeigt ein Sammleretikett für eine Gehäuse-Schnecke der Spezies
Zoila venusta roseopunctata, eine seltene Unterart der Pracht-Kauri (Zoila venusta) aus der Familie der Kaurischnecken (Cypraeidae). 
Details zum Exemplar laut Etikett:

    Wissenschaftlicher Name: Zoila venusta roseopunctata.
    Autor: Melvill, J.C., 1888 (Erstbeschreibung).
    Größe: 6,86
    Farbe: Lachsrosa auf der Oberseite (dorsal).
    Fundort: , Esperance-Region, Westaustralien.
    Lebensraum: Gefunden in 55 m Tiefe an einem Felsriff inmitten von Schwämmen.



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SKU Bärmann  zoila venusta roseopunctata 

TAGS: Nautilus, Sea Shell, Nautic, Maritim, Nautsich Muscheln, Schnecken, Sammlerstück, Selten

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Zoila venusta roseopunctata §§ Pink Deepwater Treasure §§ Top GEM Quality Taxidermy wall mount - zoila venusta roseopunctata - 6.86 cm - 0 mm - 0 mm - Non-CITES species - 1

2013 - Australia

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The Zoila venusta roseopunctata specimen, 6.86 cm high and 32 g, from Australia (Esperance, Western Australia) dating to 2013, is described as Pink Deepwater Treasure Top GEM Quality in good condition.

Zoila venusta roseopunctata §§ Pink Deepwater Treasure §§ Top GEM Quality Taxidermy wall mount - zoila venusta roseopunctata - 6.86 cm - 0 mm - 0 mm - Non-CITES species - 1

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The Zoila venusta roseopunctata specimen, 6.86 cm high and 32 g, from Australia (Esperance, Western Australia) dating to 2013, is described as Pink Deepwater Treasure Top GEM Quality in good condition.

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