Two Xenophoridae species Sea shell - Stellaria solaris, Xenophora granulosa (No Reserve Price)

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Two Xenophoridae specimens from Balut Island, Philippines (200 m depth); Stellaria solaris (9 cm) with well preserved microrelief and appendages, and Xenophora granulosa (7.3 cm) with the characteristic shell fragments and substrate incorporated into its shell as it grows; year 2022, weight 30 g, condition Fair, non-CITES.

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Two perfect specimens of Xenophoridae (carrier shells) from deep water (200 meters) at Balut island, Philippines. Stellaria solaris (9 cm) of high quality with very well preserved microrelief and perfect appendages. Xenophora granulosa (7,3 cm) with the characteristic fragments of shells and substrate that the animal incorporates into its shell as it grows.

Two perfect specimens of Xenophoridae (carrier shells) from deep water (200 meters) at Balut island, Philippines. Stellaria solaris (9 cm) of high quality with very well preserved microrelief and perfect appendages. Xenophora granulosa (7,3 cm) with the characteristic fragments of shells and substrate that the animal incorporates into its shell as it grows.

Details

Era
After 2000
Specimen
Two Xenophoridae species
Scientific name
Stellaria solaris, Xenophora granulosa
Number of items
2
Country of origin
Philippines
CITIES relevancy
Non-CITES species
Condition
Fair condition
Year
2022
Weight
30 g
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