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Phenacovolva rosea
Allied cowries-Ovulidae. Snail´s shell to 4 cm (1 1/2 in.). Mantle rose to red or orange with short white, occasionally yellow papillae of varying lengths. Inflated center, slightly upturned ends. Most common spindle type cowrie.
Indo West Pacific.
Spotted on Oct 1, 2012
Submitted on Dec 9, 2012
1 Comment
lovely shape, so different to the ones I have seen and know of. Thanks for sharing this, Marta