Sea Snail Sea shell - S-653 STROMBUS COSTATUS (No reserve price)

Beautiful shell of Strombus Costatus - Macrostrombus costatus, Lobatus costatus, or commonly known as the milk conch, is a species of large sea snail in the family Strombidae, true conchs. Macrostrombus costatus is a large sea snail species with a thick shell. The shell of an adult milk conch can be distinguished by its tall spire and flared lip. The common name milk conch comes from the milky, white coloration of the interior of the aperture and the pale creamy exterior part of the shell. The eyes of the milk conch have rings that can be colors ranging from red, orange, yellow to black. Dimensions - 90/110/130 mm. Highly recommended for collectors and interior decorators.

Estimate:£126.4

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