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Arabic Volute, Alcithoe arabica, IV9422

Physical Description

One specimen is deformed; one specimen has broken lip., Medium sized volute shell with elongated shape. The shoulder is rounded and smooth, with a tall spire and a wide mouth. The outer surface is mostly a creamy pink colour with dark brown patterns.

Provenance

Species is endemic to:

Field Collection

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 147 x 48 x 43mm

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