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Volute, Alcithoe, IV43304

Physical Description

Small sized volute shell with a curved shoulder, a tall spire and a wide mouth. The outer surface is mostly a creamy pink and brown colour with faint brown patterns. This specimen has a small wheel shell stuck in its mouth, between the columella and the body whorl.

Provenance

Was stored by donor in a cabinet of items from New Zealand, so assumed to be collected from:

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 44 x 17 x 14mm

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