Sea Snail Sea shell - M-998 TUTUFA BUBO (No Reserve Price)

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A striking Tutufa bubo shell from the Red Sea, specimen Ślimak morski with scientific name M-998 TUTUFA BUBO, good condition and a substantial weight for display or study.

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Beautiful Tutufa bubo shell, colloquially known as the 'giant frog snail' or 'giant frog shell,' is an extremely large species of sea snail, a marine mollusk from the family Bursidae, frog shells. It features a large, massive shell with a thick, heavy, and rugged shape, marked by prominent nodules and ribs. The coloration is brown or yellowish-brown, often with dark spots; the interior of the aperture is lighter. Dimensions: 85/110/165mm. Highly recommended for collectors and interior decorators.

Beautiful Tutufa bubo shell, colloquially known as the 'giant frog snail' or 'giant frog shell,' is an extremely large species of sea snail, a marine mollusk from the family Bursidae, frog shells. It features a large, massive shell with a thick, heavy, and rugged shape, marked by prominent nodules and ribs. The coloration is brown or yellowish-brown, often with dark spots; the interior of the aperture is lighter. Dimensions: 85/110/165mm. Highly recommended for collectors and interior decorators.

Details

Era
After 2000
Specimen
Sea Snail
Scientific name
M-998 TUTUFA BUBO
Country of origin
Morze Czerwone
Condition
Good condition
Year
2019
Weight
342 g
The NetherlandsVerified
1675
Objects sold
97.99%
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