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Arabian Cowrie

Cypraea arabica

Notes:

This shellfish was found when we were diving in Rayong, Thailand. Someone took it from the bottom of the sea as it was very pretty with the ancient text - like pattern on the shell. We threw it back to the sea after a close look though.



1 species ID suggestions

arabian cowrie
Cypraea arabica

3 Comments

Blogie
Blogie 10 months ago

Very attractive indeed!

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Pinn
Pinn 11 months ago

Thanks!

Chief RedEarth
Chief RedEarth 11 months ago

wonderfu;

ระยอง, Thailand

Lat: 12.66, Long: 101.33

Spotted on Feb 14, 2012
Submitted on Jun 20, 2012

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