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Arabic cowrie, Cypraea arabica, IV43341

Physical Description

Small ovoid cowrie shell with a thick outer shell and a lipped ventral surface. The dorsal surface has an underlying wide blue and brown striped pattern, with a finer striped and spotted pattern overlaid onto it.

Field Collection

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 22 x 47 x 28mm

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