Spiny star snail: Astraea spec

An absolute jewel for lovers of geometrically spectacular deep-sea snails. This Astraea spec. (among experts often assigned the form Astraea erectospinosa / Bolma) belongs to the family of top snails (Turbinidae). It captivates with its flat, circular geometry and the striking, uprightly projecting spines along the whorls. With an excellent collector size of 39 mm, this piece perfectly captures the delicate, almost gear-like architecture of nature. The underside shows the typical, gracefully formed center of this rarely offered genus. Origin This authentic keepsake comes from the famous marine depths of Panglao, Bohol (Philippines). The Panglao region is worldwide known through scientific expeditions for its unique, extremely high biodiversity of marine mollusks. The snail was recovered from deeper reef zones, which left the fragile spine structure exceptionally well protected. Product details Type: Spiny star snail (Astraea spec. / cf. erectospinosa / Bolma sp.) Size: approx. 39 mm (Excellent, fully developed shell size for this fragile structure) Hue: Natural earth tones, soft beige-brown to cream-white Quality level: GEM (Excellent top condition; the fine, pointed protrusions are remarkably intact, clean aperture) Special feature: Unprocessed exceptional piece from one of the most renowned conchologist find spots worldwide. Oberdiek :Astraea spec. erectospinosa

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