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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One specimen of Pocillopora meandrina, a luxurious marine solitary shell housing measuring 240 mm and 15 cm wide and 24 cm high, snow white, from the Solomon Islands, dating to 1995, listed under CITES Appendix II – Annex B.

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The mushroom corals (Fungiidae) are a fascinating group of corals, distinguished by their extraordinary adaptability.

Throughout their ontogeny, i.e., their life cycle, these corals can alter 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 piece.

This specimen comes from a German private collection and convinces 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 enables them to adjust to changing environmental conditions. During their life cycle, the mushroom corals can change their reproductive strategies and even adjust their sex depending on the prevailing environmental conditions.

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

This specimen of the mushroom coral impresses 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 convinces 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 yourself be captivated by this extraordinary specimen. Order now and bring the fascinating world of mushroom corals into your home!

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

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

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

Condition see photos

Shipping as insured package via DHL

SKU Oberdiek - Pocillopora meandrina 50

TAGS: Sea Shell, Muscheln, Schnecken, Nautilus, Korallen, Nautic, Nautisch, Maritim

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, distinguished by their extraordinary adaptability.

Throughout their ontogeny, i.e., their life cycle, these corals can alter 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 piece.

This specimen comes from a German private collection and convinces 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 enables them to adjust to changing environmental conditions. During their life cycle, the mushroom corals can change their reproductive strategies and even adjust their sex depending on the prevailing environmental conditions.

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

This specimen of the mushroom coral impresses 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 convinces 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 yourself be captivated by this extraordinary specimen. Order now and bring the fascinating world of mushroom corals into your home!

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

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

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

Condition see photos

Shipping as insured package via DHL

SKU Oberdiek - Pocillopora meandrina 50

TAGS: Sea Shell, Muscheln, Schnecken, Nautilus, Korallen, Nautic, Nautisch, Maritim

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
2141
Objects sold
92.75%
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