{"title":"Cypraeidae","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"cypraea-cribrarula-cumingii-cleopatra-18-4mm-vairao-tahiti-gem","title":"CY184 Cribrarula cumingii cleopatra","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; height: 146.156px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; width: 30%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eSchilder \u0026amp; Schilder, 1938\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGenus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eCribrarula\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 28.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; 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padding: 6px; width: 30%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eBeddome, 1896\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGenus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNotocypraea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 28.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 28.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 28.5938px;\"\u003esubcarnea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eLocality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eSafety Cove, south of Hobart, Tasmania, among granite boulders at 15-18 meters depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eF+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e26.6mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"169\" data-start=\"50\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eStill retains all color \u0026amp; pattern, and some gloss! A beautiful representative of this scarce species, in much better condition than most seen on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Shells USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340681756890,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/3878\/0378\/files\/IMG_0255.png?v=1771617289"},{"product_id":"cypraea-cypraeovula-connelli-peelae-22-3mm-umkomaas-south-africa-worn","title":"CY225 Cypraeovula connelli peelae","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; height: 146.156px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; width: 30%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eLorenz, 2002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGenus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eCypraeovula\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 28.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 28.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 28.5938px;\"\u003econnelli peelae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eLocality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eUmkomaas, South Africa, dredged at 90-110 meters depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e22.3mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"169\" data-start=\"50\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eGood pattern preservation, but a very worn specimen. An acceptable \u003cspan\u003erepresentative specimen of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eC. connelli peelae;\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a scarcer, smaller, shallower-water form of \u003cem\u003eC. connelli.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Shells USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340681920730,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/3878\/0378\/files\/IMG_0248_1.png?v=1772074933"},{"product_id":"cypraea-cypraeovula-immelmani-20-6mm-transkei-south-africa-rare","title":"CY206 Cypraeovula immelmani","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; height: 145.156px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; width: 30%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eLiltved, 2001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGenus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eCypraeovula\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 27.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 27.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 27.5938px;\"\u003eimmelmani\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eLocality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eMsikaba, Northern Transkei, South Africa, dredged at 90–110 meters depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eF+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e20.6mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"169\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFlawless base with fine brown basal spotting, but some gloss is worn off on sides and top. An excellent representative of one of South Africa's most elusive \u003cem\u003eCypraeovula\u003c\/em\u003e species, rarely seen on the market in this quality!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Shells USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340681953498,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/3878\/0378\/files\/IMG_0063.png?v=1771450078"},{"product_id":"cypraea-cypraeovula-algoensis-namibiensis-22-3mm-south-africa-rare","title":"CY223 Cypraeovula algoensis namibiensis","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; height: 146.156px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; width: 30%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eMassier, 2006\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGenus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eCypraeovula\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 28.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 28.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 28.5938px;\"\u003ealgoensis namibiensis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eLocality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eBloubergstrand, Western Cape, South Africa, beach collected\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e22.3mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"169\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTypical beach-collected specimen with no gloss. As with all known examples of this subspecies, the shell is identifiable but in poor condition. Very scarce species!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Shells USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340681986266,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/3878\/0378\/files\/IMG_0215.png?v=1771608034"},{"product_id":"cypraea-cypraeovula-colligata-19-6mm-northern-transkei-south-africa-rare","title":"CY196 Cypraeovula colligata","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; height: 146.156px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; width: 30%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eLorenz, 2002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGenus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eCypraeovula\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 28.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 28.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 28.5938px;\"\u003ecolligata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eLocality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eMsikaba, Northern Transkei, South Africa, beach collected\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e19.6mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"169\" data-start=\"50\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eScarce hybrid species \u003cem data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"57\"\u003eCypraeovula colligata\u003c\/em\u003e, which shows traits of both \u003cem data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"96\"\u003eC. immelmani\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"114\"\u003eC. connelli\u003c\/em\u003e. This species is almost never seen in any condition, with fewer than 20 examples ever reported. Even in its worn state, it represents an exceptional and nearly unobtainable rarity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Shells USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340682084570,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/3878\/0378\/files\/IMG_0250.png?v=1771615890"},{"product_id":"cypraea-cribrarula-astaryi-lefaiti-18-0mm-nuka-hiva-marquesas-gem","title":"CY180 Cribrarula astaryi lefaiti","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; height: 138.156px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; width: 30%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eMartin \u0026amp; Poppe, 1989\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 12.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 12.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGenus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 12.5938px;\"\u003eCribrarula\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 27.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 27.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 27.5938px;\"\u003eastaryi lefaiti\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eLocality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eNuka Hiva, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia, dived at 25 meters depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eGEM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e18.0mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"169\" data-start=\"50\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLarge size and exceptional quality! A true collectors piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Shells USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340682215642,"sku":null,"price":480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/3878\/0378\/files\/IMG_0052_1.png?v=1774020322"},{"product_id":"cypraea-bistolida-ronniewatti-28-0mm-umkomaas-kwazulu-natal-rare","title":"CY280 Bistolida ronniewatti","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; height: 145.156px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; width: 30%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eVeldsman \u0026amp; Veldsman, 2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGenus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eBistolida\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 27.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 27.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 27.5938px;\"\u003eronniewatti\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eLocality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eUmkomaas, southern KwaZulu-Natal, beach collected\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eF+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e28.0mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"169\" data-start=\"50\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA recently described South African species with only a few specimens in private collections. Closely related to \u003cem\u003eBistolida uvongoesnsis\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ejangamoensis\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003egroenwaldi\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003ekosibayensis\u003c\/em\u003e. This specimen retains a much of its original gloss and color, making it one of the better beach-collected examples around. From my personal collection – an exciting opportunity to acquire an extremely scarce South African species! \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Shells USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340682313946,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/3878\/0378\/files\/IMG_0019.png?v=1771448871"},{"product_id":"cypraea-bistolida-stolida-kwajaleinensis-24-5mm-kwajalein-striking","title":"CY230 Bistolida stolida kwajaleinensis","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; height: 145.156px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; width: 30.0537%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px; width: 69.9463%;\"\u003eMartin \u0026amp; Senders, 1983\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px; width: 30.0537%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGenus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px; width: 69.9463%;\"\u003eBistolida\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 27.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 27.5938px; width: 30.0537%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 27.5938px; width: 69.9463%;\"\u003estolida kwajaleinensis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px; width: 30.0537%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eLocality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px; width: 69.9463%;\"\u003eKwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands, dived at 6-8m under coral slabs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px; width: 30.0537%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px; width: 69.9463%;\"\u003eF++\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px; width: 30.0537%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px; width: 69.9463%;\"\u003e23.0mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBeautiful pattern, dark coloration and strong rostration. Graded F++ due to a small chip (naturally repaired by the creature and fully glossy) in the anterior siphon, which is unnoticeable in hand and does not detract from the beauty of the shell in any way. See photos!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: xx-large;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Shells USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340682445018,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/3878\/0378\/files\/IMG_0015.png?v=1771466058"},{"product_id":"cypraea-bistolida-artuffeli-18-2mm-makurazaki-japan-rare","title":"CY182 Bistolida artuffeli","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; height: 146.156px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; width: 30%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eJousseaume, 1876\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGenus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eBistolida\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 28.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 28.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 28.5938px;\"\u003eartuffeli\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eLocality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eMakurazaki, Japan - live collected in shallow water under rocks among weeds, 3\/2001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eF+++\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e18.2mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"169\" data-start=\"50\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eUneven dorsum, see photos. Scarce species, rare in this quality!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Shells USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340683165914,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/3878\/0378\/files\/IMG_0204.png?v=1771607048"},{"product_id":"cypraea-monetaria-caputdraconis-poppei-30-4mm-sala-y-gomez-chile-rare","title":"CY304 Monetaria caputdraconis poppei","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; height: 146.156px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; width: 30%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eMartin, 1989\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; 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border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; height: 146.156px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; width: 30%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eSteadman \u0026amp; Cotton, 1943\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGenus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eBistolida\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 28.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 28.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 28.5938px;\"\u003estolida crossei thakau\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eLocality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eLevu Bay, Fiji, dived at 10-15 feet under coral slab\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eGEM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e23.1mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"106\"\u003eA seldom-seen subspecies of \u003cem data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"652\"\u003eB. stolida crossei\u003c\/em\u003e from Fiji, this flawless specimen displays a wide, beautifully patterned form. A true collector’s piece!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Shells USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340683624666,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/3878\/0378\/files\/IMG_0344.png?v=1772247444"},{"product_id":"cypraea-bistolida-rubiginosa-aegyptia-27-8mm-hurgada-egypt-gem","title":"CY278 Bistolida rubiginosa f. aegyptia","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; height: 146.156px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; width: 30%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eLorenz, 2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGenus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eBistolida\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 28.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 28.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 28.5938px;\"\u003erubiginosa f. aegyptia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eLocality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eHurgada, Giftun Island (Giftun Kebit), Egypt, live taken at 5-10 meters depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eGEM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e27.8mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"169\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlawless, live-taken example of this scarce subspecies that is known for its plumper, wide form — distinct from typical \u003cem\u003erubiginosa\u003c\/em\u003e. Rarely ever seen on the market!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Shells USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340683952346,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/3878\/0378\/files\/IMG_0342.png?v=1772247234"},{"product_id":"cypraea-nucleolaria-hinuhinu-17-2mm-ewa-beach-oahu-hawaii-rare","title":"CY172 Nucleolaria hinuhinu","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; height: 146.156px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; width: 30%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eMoretzsohn, 2011\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGenus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNucleolaria\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 28.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 28.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 28.5938px;\"\u003ehinuhinu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eLocality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eEwa Beach, Oahu, Hawaii, fresh dead in coral rubble at 5-10 meters depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eF++\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e17.2mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"169\" data-start=\"50\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh dead collected, in good shape but lacking some gloss. A rare Hawaii-endemic species, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eN. hinuhinu\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is extremely difficult to obtain in any condition!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Shells USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340684050650,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/3878\/0378\/files\/IMG_0688.png?v=1773940601"},{"product_id":"cypraea-cypraeovula-levissima-36-2mm-algoa-bay-s-a-live-taken","title":"CY362 Cypraeovula iutsui f. levissima","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; height: 146.156px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; width: 30%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eRaybaudi, 1995\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGenus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eCypraeovula\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 28.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 28.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 28.5938px;\"\u003eiutsui f. levissima\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eLocality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eAlgoa Bay, Cape Province, South Africa, live taken in deep water by local people, 1990s. 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It sells for over $4000 in GEM condition!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Shells USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340684574938,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/3878\/0378\/files\/IMG_0202.png?v=1771609227"},{"product_id":"cypraea-propustularia-surinamensis-aubryana-42-9mm-brazil-giant","title":"CY429 Propustularia surinamensis aubryana","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; height: 117.563px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; width: 30.0537%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px; width: 69.9463%;\"\u003eJousseaume, 1869\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px; width: 30.0537%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGenus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px; width: 69.9463%;\"\u003ePropustularia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px; width: 30.0537%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px; width: 69.9463%;\"\u003esurinamensis aubryana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px; width: 30.0537%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eLocality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px; width: 69.9463%;\"\u003eEspirito Santo, Brazil, live taken at 110 meters depth, May 2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px; width: 30.0537%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px; width: 69.9463%;\"\u003eF+++\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px; width: 30.0537%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px; width: 69.9463%;\"\u003e42.9mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely \u003cem\u003eGIANT \u003c\/em\u003especimen. A few small bubbles on the base, otherwise GEM. Very unique pattern, not polished or altered in any way. A very large and impressive example of this scarce species. A true collector's piece!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Shells USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340684706010,"sku":null,"price":880.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/3878\/0378\/files\/IMG_0024.png?v=1771448910"},{"product_id":"talostolida-rashleighana","title":"CY232 Talostolida rashleighana","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; height: 117.563px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; width: 30%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eMelvill, 1888\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGenus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTalostolida\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003erashleighana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eLocality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eHonolulu Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii, USA, live taken by diver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eGEM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e23.0mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNear the top size range, with flawless gloss, color, and perfectly formed lip, base, and extremities. A scarce Hawaiian endemic, seldom offered in this size and condition. The finest example I've ever seen!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Shells USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340684804314,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/3878\/0378\/files\/IMG_0208.png?v=1771605409"},{"product_id":"cy176-talostolida-rashleighana-copy","title":"CY457 Luria tessellata f. lani","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; height: 145.156px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; width: 30%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eRaybaudi, 1997\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGenus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eLuria\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 27.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 27.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 27.5938px;\"\u003etessellata f. lani\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eLocality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eNorfolk Ridge, New Caledonia, dredged at 380-420 meters depth near Stylaster Seamount, 6\/2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eF+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e45.7mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"300\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLuria tessellata lani\u003c\/em\u003e is an extremely rare species, with fewer than twenty specimens recorded worldwide. It was first documented from Taiwan and later from Japan and the Philippines, with New Caledonia now representing the most frequently cited locality, though still with very limited numbers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"593\"\u003eThis specimen is graded F+, having been collected fresh dead. It still retains notable original gloss, particularly on the base, with additional gloss present on the sides and faintly on the dorsum. The shell shows heavy callusing and is truly incredible to hold in your own hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"910\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis is one of the scarcest and hardest to obtain species of \u003cem\u003eCypraeidae\u003c\/em\u003e known to collectors, up there with \u003cem\u003ealexhuberti\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eamralli.\u003c\/em\u003e Once it's gone, it's gone, and it most likely will not be seen again on the market anytime soon. A standout specimen by any standard, and one that would anchor an advanced collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Shells USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47615256723674,"sku":null,"price":11550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/3878\/0378\/files\/IMG_0235.png?v=1771614092"},{"product_id":"cy379-erronea-nymphae-copy","title":"CY252 Nesiocypraea midwayensis","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; height: 145.156px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; width: 30%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eAzuma \u0026amp; Kurohara, 1967\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGenus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNesiocypraea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 27.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 27.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 27.5938px;\"\u003emidwayensis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eLocality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eBalut Island, Philippines, fresh dead in tangle nets at 200 meters depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eF++\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e25.2mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"508\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis specimen was fresh dead collected but remains in very good condition, retaining beautiful color and pattern, and almost all of its gloss. Displays very well in-hand and remains a striking example of this exceptional species.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the photos, it looks like there is some straw-like debris inside the aperture of the shell - that is just loose debris, it could easily be removed but I didn't want to take any risk of damaging the shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"870\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"532\"\u003eNesiocypraea midwayensis\u003c\/em\u003e has become increasingly scarce on the market. GEM specimens are now selling for over $5,000! An excellent opportunity to add an example of this extremely sought-after species to your collection!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Shells USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47624113389786,"sku":null,"price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/3878\/0378\/files\/IMG_0702_2.png?v=1774225873"},{"product_id":"cy162-annepona-mariae","title":"CY145 Annepona mariae","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; height: 146.156px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; width: 30.4114%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-top: 6px; padding-right: 6px; padding-bottom: 6px; height: 19.5938px; width: 69.5886%;\"\u003eSchilder, 1927\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px; width: 30.4114%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGenus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-top: 6px; padding-right: 6px; padding-bottom: 6px; height: 19.5938px; width: 69.5886%;\"\u003eAnnepona\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 27.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 27.5938px; width: 30.4114%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-top: 6px; padding-right: 6px; padding-bottom: 6px; height: 27.5938px; width: 69.5886%;\"\u003emariae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 40.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 40.1875px; width: 30.4114%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eLocality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.5886%; height: 40.1875px;\"\u003eEller passage, Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands, 6-8m in coral rubble\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px; width: 30.4114%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-top: 6px; padding-right: 6px; padding-bottom: 6px; height: 19.5938px; width: 69.5886%;\"\u003eG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px; width: 30.4114%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-top: 6px; padding-right: 6px; padding-bottom: 6px; height: 19.5938px; width: 69.5886%;\"\u003e14.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"169\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDead collected and eroded, but still retains pattern and some gloss on the sides and base. A nice representative specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Shells USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47640008917210,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/3878\/0378\/files\/IMG_0387.png?v=1772395527"},{"product_id":"cy203-cypraeovula-volvens-copy-1","title":"CY301 Paradusta hungerfordi bealsi","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; height: 145.156px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; width: 30%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eMock, 1996\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGenus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; 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Flawless, other than not being live-collected. A beautiful example of this Marquesas-endemic species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Shells USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47649078673626,"sku":null,"price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/3878\/0378\/files\/IMG_0502.png?v=1773189843"},{"product_id":"cy221-nucleolaria-cassiaui-copy","title":"CY504 Zoila rosselli raywalkeri","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; height: 139.156px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; width: 30%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eLorenz, 2011\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGenus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eZoila\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 21.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 21.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 21.5938px;\"\u003erosselli raywalkeri\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eLocality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eWindy Harbor, SW Australia, taken by ROV at 180 meters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eF+++\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e50.4mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"300\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eZoila rosselli raywalkeri\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most sought-after Zoila species of them all, with specimens very hard to come by, especially in reasonable condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis specimen is fresh dead collected, yet it retains full color and gloss over the entire shell. The siphons are perfectly intact, and there are no chips or cracks anywhere on the shell. By far the best \u003cem\u003eraywalkeri\u003c\/em\u003e that's past through my hands, and definitely one of the best I've ever seen! The majority of specimens found have dorsal teeth scrapes and\/or siphon chips, so coming across a specimen like this, even though it isn't a perfect GEM, is a very rare opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrue GEM specimens of \u003cem\u003eZoila rosselli raywalkeri\u003c\/em\u003e are selling for over $30,000, as demand for this beautiful species continues to rise and very few high-quality pieces are available anywhere! An excellent opportunity to add an example of this extremely sought-after species to your collection. A standout specimen by any standard, and really amazing to hold in your own hand!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all the photos carefully, and contact me if you have any questions!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Shells USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47666221383898,"sku":null,"price":9000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/3878\/0378\/files\/IMG_0451_1.png?v=1773259257"},{"product_id":"cy221-nucleolaria-cassiaui-copy-1","title":"CY456 Perisserosa guttata azumai","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; height: 139.156px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; width: 30%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eSchilder, 1960\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGenus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003ePerisserosa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 21.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 21.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 21.5938px;\"\u003eguttata azumai\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eLocality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eTaizhou, E. 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China, trawled at 200-250 meters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eF++\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e48.6mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"169\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA colorful, patternful example of this subspecies! Graded F++ due to a growth scar at the anterior end of the dorsum (see photos). A fantastic addition to any collection!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Shells USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47691341889754,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/3878\/0378\/files\/IMG_0634.png?v=1773941957"},{"product_id":"cy221-nucleolaria-cassiaui-copy-2","title":"CY132 Pustularia marerubra","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; height: 139.156px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; width: 30%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eLorenz, 2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGenus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003ePustularia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 21.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 21.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 21.5938px;\"\u003emarerubra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eLocality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbu Ramada, Hurgada, Egypt, live taken at 5-8m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eF++\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e22.1mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"169\" data-start=\"50\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive taken! Graded F++ due to the left posterior siphon having been chipped off at some point, and the animal naturally repaired it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn affordable live-taken example of this extremely scarce and hard-to-obtain species from the Red Sea!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Shells USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47691349524698,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/3878\/0378\/files\/IMG_0658.png?v=1773942160"},{"product_id":"cy741-callistocypraea-broderipii-copy","title":"CY576 Nesiocypraea teramachii neocaledonica","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; height: 145.156px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; width: 30%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eLorenz, 2002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGenus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNesiocypraea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 27.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 27.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 27.5938px;\"\u003eteramachii neocaledonica\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eLocality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eNew Caledonia, Norfolk Ridge, dredged dead at 300m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e57.6mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"169\" data-start=\"50\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eRetains excellent color and pattern, and quite a bit of gloss! A good representative, despite the wear and predation attempts (see photos). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis species, which is missing from most collections, is no longer allowed to be dredged in New Caledonia. This has made it become increasingly scarce on the market and it will continue to become harder to obtain!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Shells USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47691533222106,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/3878\/0378\/files\/IMG_0627.png?v=1773948934"},{"product_id":"cy456-perisserosa-guttata-azumai","title":"CY827 Zoila friendii vercoi","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; height: 139.156px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; width: 30%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eSchilder, 1930\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGenus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eZoila\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 21.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 21.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 21.5938px;\"\u003efriendii vercoi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eLocality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eKing River Estuary, Albany, Western Australia, dived at 70ft on sponge, 1980\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eF++\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e82.7mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"169\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGraded F++ due to several growth lines across the dorsum (see photos). A very large, live-taken \u003cem\u003evercoi\u003c\/em\u003e with dark coloration - an excellent addition to any collection!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Shells USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47691579228378,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/3878\/0378\/files\/IMG_0679.png?v=1773949914"},{"product_id":"cy111-cribrarula-compta-copy","title":"CY118 Palmadusta johnsonorum","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; height: 139.156px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; width: 30%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eLorenz, 2002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGenus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003ePalmadusta\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 21.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 21.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 21.5938px;\"\u003ejohnsonorum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eLocality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands, live taken under dead coral at 15-20m, 2004\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eGEM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e11.8mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"169\" data-start=\"50\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIncredibly difficult species to obtain! A top-quality example, live taken and in GEM condition. Displays the characteristic two dorsal bands (instead of three). Better than it appears in the pictures (it's very hard to photograph something so small!)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLately, this species has been selling at auction for upwards of $1200. 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This very rare form of \u003cem\u003eTalostolida pellucens \u003c\/em\u003ethat has only been found on the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, and a few surrounding islands. A true collector's piece, missing from almost all collections and extremely hard to obtain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGraded F++ due to some light growth irregularities on the dorsum (see photos) and some sediment inside the aperture. Fresh dead, not live taken (hence the sediment remains).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA species which is almost never (if ever before) offered on the market. You will likely not come across another anytime soon!\u003cspan\u003e Specimens can now only be found from older collections, as the species can no longer be collected due to its localities now being designated marine reserves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Shells USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47691682382042,"sku":null,"price":1295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/3878\/0378\/files\/IMG_0616.png?v=1773954044"},{"product_id":"cy282-talostolida-pellucens-sumeihoae-copy","title":"CY326 Schilderina ichnusa","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; height: 139.156px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; width: 30%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNappo \u0026amp; Swinnen, 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGenus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eSchilderina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 21.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 21.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 21.5938px;\"\u003eichnusa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eLocality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCagliari Gulf, Sardinia, Italy, trawled at 35-40m, 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eF+++\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e32.6mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"169\" data-start=\"50\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eExtremely rare species, very recently named and in very few collections. Collected from the type locality, and with all the usual characteristics of \u003cem\u003eichnusa\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGraded F+++ due to one growth line along the left side of the shell (see photos) otherwise flawless. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn exceptional specimen, in higher condition and slightly larger than any others I've come across! A beautiful Mediterranean specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Shells USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47691834392794,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/3878\/0378\/files\/IMG_0583.png?v=1773958817"},{"product_id":"cy576-nesiocypraea-teramachii-neocaledonica-copy","title":"CY488 Raybaudia porteri f. nigromaculata","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; height: 145.156px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; width: 30%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eLorenz, 2002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGenus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eRaybaudia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 27.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 27.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 27.5938px;\"\u003eporteri f. nigromaculata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eLocality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eNorfolk Ridge, New Caledonia, dredged at 360-380m depth, 1980\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eF+++\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e48.8mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"169\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncredibly rare species, almost never offered for sale!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFresh dead collected, but still retains excellent color and pattern, and full gloss! Flawless, other than not being live-collected.\u003c\/span\u003e A little young - the pattern isn't fully developed, otherwise it would be priced at $8,000+!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis species, which is missing from almost every collection, has not been allowed in to be dredged in New Caledonia since 2009. This has made it even more scarce on the market, and it will continue to become harder to obtain!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Shells USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47691872010458,"sku":null,"price":1950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/3878\/0378\/files\/IMG_0639_1.png?v=1773961246"},{"product_id":"cy251-naria-cernica-marielae-copy","title":"CY275 Bistolida clavicola brianoi","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; height: 139.156px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; width: 30%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eLorenz, 2002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGenus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eBistolida\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 21.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 21.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 21.5938px;\"\u003eclavicola brianoi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eLocality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTolagnaro, S.E. Madagascar, shallow intertidal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eF+++\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e27.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"169\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh dead collected, but still retains beautiful coloration and pattern, and full gloss! Flawless, other than not being live collected. A beautiful example of this extremely hard-to obtain-species, rarely seen in any collection!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Shells USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47693319045338,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/3878\/0378\/files\/IMG_0667.png?v=1774018037"},{"product_id":"cy275-bistolida-clavicola-brianoi-copy","title":"CY190 Cribrarula gaspardi","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; height: 139.156px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; width: 30%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eBiraghi \u0026amp; Nicolay, 1993\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGenus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eCribrarula\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 21.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 21.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 21.5938px;\"\u003egaspardi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eLocality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands, dived (live taken) at 25-30m on reef\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eGEM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e19.0mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"169\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA top-quality example, live taken and in GEM condition. A beautiful example of this hard-to-obtain species!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Shells USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47693448413402,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/3878\/0378\/files\/IMG_0722.png?v=1774124797"},{"product_id":"cy251-naria-cernica-marielae-copy-1","title":"CY619 Leporicypraea mappa viridis guamensis","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; height: 139.156px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; width: 30%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eBergonzoni \u0026amp; Passamonti, 2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; 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One almost microscopic chip in the left anterior siphon (I didn't even notice it for years!) and some light stress lines along on the right side of the dorsum (see photos). 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A top example of this Madagascan subspecies, very hard to obtain in such excellent condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Shells USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47705313116378,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/3878\/0378\/files\/IMG_0815.png?v=1774471383"},{"product_id":"cy619-leporicypraea-mappa-viridis-guamensis-copy","title":"CY764 Leporicypraea mappa alga","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; height: 139.156px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; width: 30%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003ePerry, 1811\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGenus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eLeporicypraea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 21.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 21.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 21.5938px;\"\u003emappa alga\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eLocality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConducia Bay, Northern Mozambique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eGEM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e76.4mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"169\" data-start=\"50\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA top-quality, very large \u003cem\u003emappa\u003c\/em\u003e with an incredible red overglaze! A beautiful piece, originally from the Morrison Galleries specimen shell collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Shells USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47745748009178,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/3878\/0378\/files\/IMG_0832.png?v=1775785779"},{"product_id":"cy275-bistolida-clavicola-brianoi-copy-1","title":"CY385 Naria nganguyeni","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; height: 139.156px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; width: 30%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eThach, 2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGenus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNaria\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 21.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 21.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 21.5938px;\"\u003enganguyeni\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eLocality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBình Tiên, Thuận Bắc District, Phan Rang, Ninh Thuận Province, Central Vietnam, dived at 15-20 meters in coral rubble, 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eF+++\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e38.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"169\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh dead collected, but still retains beautiful coloration and pattern, and full gloss! An exceptional example of this very recently named species - and in better condition than any others I've seen in photos! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis species, only found in Vietnam (so far) was just named in 2024 and has only been seen on the market once or twice since then. An extremely scarce species, very hard to come by. Purchased from a trusted shell dealer located in China. Let me know if you have any questions!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Shells USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47745759346906,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/3878\/0378\/files\/IMG_1078.png?v=1776381724"},{"product_id":"cy292-cypraeovula-cohenae-copy-1","title":"CY293 Paradusta barclayi","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; height: 146.156px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; width: 30%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eReeve, 1857\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGenus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eParadusta\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 28.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 28.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 28.5938px;\"\u003ebarclayi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eLocality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003ePark Rynie, Natal, South Africa, dredged at 105m depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e29.3mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"169\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTypical dead-collected specimen, crabbed with no gloss remaining. One fishbite attempt on dorsum (see photos). Very worn and weathered, but still an acceptable representative of this scarce South African species.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Shells USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47749000233178,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/3878\/0378\/files\/IMG_0837.png?v=1775858873"},{"product_id":"cy619-leporicypraea-mappa-viridis-guamensis-copy-1","title":"CY425 Erronea caurica quinquefasciata","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; height: 139.156px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; width: 30%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eRöding, 1798\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGenus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eErronea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 21.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 21.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 21.5938px;\"\u003ecaurica quinquefasciata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eLocality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuscat, Oman, exposed reef under rocks, 1980\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eGEM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e42.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"169\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA top-quality example of this scarce subspecies, live-taken and in GEM condition! 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Looks better in-hand than in the photos, a true GEM!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Shells USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47763733020890,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/3878\/0378\/files\/IMG_1012.png?v=1776353791"},{"product_id":"cy283-cypraeovula-capensis-gonubiensis-copy","title":"CY300 Cypraeovula capensis elizabethensis","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; height: 139.156px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; width: 30%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eRous, 1905\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGenus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eCypraeovula\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 21.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 21.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 21.5938px;\"\u003ecapensis elizabethensis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eLocality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePort Elizabeth, South Africa, scuba, live collected at 12m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eF++\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e30.0mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"169\" data-start=\"50\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBeautiful live collected specimen, but graded F++ due to sand inclusions on the dorsum and a light grown scar on the posterior end of the shell (see photos). Fantastic dark pattern, an excellent example of this scarce subspecies!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Shells USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47764359610586,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/3878\/0378\/files\/IMG_1052.png?v=1776381062"},{"product_id":"cy190-cribrarula-gaspardi-copy","title":"CY100 Nesiocypraea lisetae lisetae","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; height: 139.156px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; width: 30.0537%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px; width: 69.9463%;\"\u003eKilburn, 1975\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px; width: 30.0537%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eGenus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px; width: 69.9463%;\"\u003eNesiocypraea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 21.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 21.5938px; width: 30.0537%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 21.5938px; width: 69.9463%;\"\u003elisetae lisetae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px; width: 30.0537%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eLocality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 39.1875px; width: 69.9463%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrawled at approximately 150 meters depth, off Natal, South Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px; width: 30.0537%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ccc;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; height: 19.5938px; width: 69.9463%;\"\u003e10.0mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"169\" data-start=\"50\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAt 10.0 mm, this specimen is not fully mature, it is still slightly juvenile. 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