Collectible Shell - Cypraeidae Family Sea shell - Umbilia Hesitata - 94×52.5×43.5 mm
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Specimen: Collectible shell from the Cypraeidae family, Scientific name Umbilia Hesitata, size 94 × 52.5 × 43.5 mm, origin Australia, condition Good condition, year 2024, weight 75 g.
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Umbilia Hesitata, commonly known as the 'cyprea umbilia' or 'wonderful cyprea,' is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Cypraeidae.
The shells of this uncommon species reach an average length of 75–100 millimeters; the one we present here is 94 mm. The dorsal dome is smooth, rounded, and appears almost swollen. The basic color of this species is white, light brown, or light pink, with many small irregular brown spots, especially near the edges. The anterior and posterior ends are rostrate, with well-developed flanges extending around the base. The base is predominantly white, with a large, sinuous opening and small teeth. Females are smaller than males.
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 TranslateUmbilia Hesitata, commonly known as the 'cyprea umbilia' or 'wonderful cyprea,' is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Cypraeidae.
The shells of this uncommon species reach an average length of 75–100 millimeters; the one we present here is 94 mm. The dorsal dome is smooth, rounded, and appears almost swollen. The basic color of this species is white, light brown, or light pink, with many small irregular brown spots, especially near the edges. The anterior and posterior ends are rostrate, with well-developed flanges extending around the base. The base is predominantly white, with a large, sinuous opening and small teeth. Females are smaller than males.
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
Collectible Shell - Cypraeidae Family
Scientific name
Umbilia Hesitata - 94×52.5×43.5 mm
Country of origin
Australia
Condition
Good condition
Year
2024
Weight
75 g
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