The most iconic and recognizable shell in the Muricidae family. Chicoreus ramosus (Linnaeus, 1758) - Height: 222 mm - Width: 179 mm- 776 g
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Chicoreus Ramosus (Linnaeus, 1758) is one of the most iconic and recognizable species within the Muricidae family. The shell, massive and heavy, features a typical architecture with three main varices per turn, strongly spiny and branched, arranged regularly along the spiral. The surface is marked by ridges and fine lamellae, contributing to its ornamental appearance. The coloration varies from dirty white to cream, with subtle orange or pinkish hues near the opening, which is broad, smooth, and porcelain-like. The apex is frequently truncated, especially in adult individuals, while the varices show high morphological variability depending on their geographic origin. A benthic species of warm waters, it lives among coral reefs and sandy substrates. This specimen, due to its preservation, completeness, and ornamental development, is perfectly suited for educational collections, scientific exhibitions, and museum contexts.
Chicoreus ramosus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Branched Múrice
Family: Muricidae
Order: Neogastropoda
Class: Gastropoda
Phylum: Mollusca
Kingdom: Animalia
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 TranslateChicoreus Ramosus (Linnaeus, 1758) is one of the most iconic and recognizable species within the Muricidae family. The shell, massive and heavy, features a typical architecture with three main varices per turn, strongly spiny and branched, arranged regularly along the spiral. The surface is marked by ridges and fine lamellae, contributing to its ornamental appearance. The coloration varies from dirty white to cream, with subtle orange or pinkish hues near the opening, which is broad, smooth, and porcelain-like. The apex is frequently truncated, especially in adult individuals, while the varices show high morphological variability depending on their geographic origin. A benthic species of warm waters, it lives among coral reefs and sandy substrates. This specimen, due to its preservation, completeness, and ornamental development, is perfectly suited for educational collections, scientific exhibitions, and museum contexts.
Chicoreus ramosus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Branched Múrice
Family: Muricidae
Order: Neogastropoda
Class: Gastropoda
Phylum: Mollusca
Kingdom: Animalia
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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Main Mineral
The most iconic and recognizable shell in the Muricidae family.
Mineral Form
Chicoreus ramosus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Weight
776 g
Country of Origin
Philippines
Height
222 mm
Width
179 mm
Depth
142 mm
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