Cassis Cornuta : Author: Linnaeus

Large Sculpted Shell — Cassis cornuta Author: Linnaeus, 1758 Family: Cassidae Provenance: Western Indo-Pacific Size: specimen of imposing size Impressive and sculpted, this shell belongs to the species Cassis cornuta, also known as the “horned helmet” due to the prominent crests and protrusions that recall a war helmet. It is one of the largest and most iconic representatives of the Cassidae family, found on sandy bottoms of the Indo-Pacific. The offered specimen strikes with its exceptional size, massive structure, and quality of preservation. The external surface is decorated with a dense network of regular horizontal lines and natural cream, ochre, and rust tones. The thick horn-shaped tubercles crowning the spire, clearly visible and symmetric, confer a powerful and regal appearance to the shell. The aperture, wide and rounded, is smooth and glossy, with warm colors ranging from peach to pale pink, up to the most intense orange in the inner area. The columellar margin features the characteristic broad and well-cut teeth, typical of the species. This Cassis cornuta is perfect for malacological collections, natural history museums, or exotic-colonial style interior settings. Its imposing shape and sculptural richness make it a true work of natural art, rare to obtain in such conditions.

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