No. 87447003

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Conch Shell on a custom Stand - Sea shell - Triplofusus Giganteus  (No Reserve Price)
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€ 34
9 weeks ago

Conch Shell on a custom Stand - Sea shell - Triplofusus Giganteus (No Reserve Price)

Triplofusus giganteus, commonly known as the Florida horse conch, is a species of extremely large predatory subtropical and tropical sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Fasciolariidae, the spindle snails, tulip snails and their allies. Triplofusus giganteus is the largest species of snail. It has been hypothesized that female individuals reach larger sizes than males. The animal can retract the soft parts entirely into the shell and close it with the operculum. The soft parts are bright orange in color. CUSTOMS & DUTIES - Please check with your local regulations and authorities if it is allowed to bring this item into your country, prior to bidding. - It's a natural product, small cracks or flaws can happen. Please refer to the pictures. APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS - including stand Height: 36 cm Width: 13 cm > THE WEIGHT MENTIONED IS INCLUDING STAND AND PACKING MATETRIAL > Please be aware these pictures have been taken in a dark studio, colors may vary depending on the environment. > It's a natural product, small cracks or flaws can happen. Please refer to the pictures. THE SHIPMENT - The item will be sent with a Track & Trace code via DHL Parcel, DPD or postNl. The tracking will be updated in your Catawiki lot once your parcel has been dropped off. - Please check regularly to avoid your parcel being returned to us, in which case the buyer will be responsible for the shipping costs of the 2nd shipment. - For tracking to Spain and Portugal please use this link and add the tracking number from your Catawiki lot https://clientesparcel.dhl.es/LiveTracking/Home - WE DO NOT COMBINE SHIPPING!!! - If you have any questions about your parcel please contact us using the Catawiki message service. We will try to reply within 3 working days.

No. 87447003

Sold
Conch Shell on a custom Stand - Sea shell - Triplofusus Giganteus  (No Reserve Price)

Conch Shell on a custom Stand - Sea shell - Triplofusus Giganteus (No Reserve Price)

Triplofusus giganteus, commonly known as the Florida horse conch, is a species of extremely large predatory subtropical and tropical sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Fasciolariidae, the spindle snails, tulip snails and their allies. Triplofusus giganteus is the largest species of snail. It has been hypothesized that female individuals reach larger sizes than males. The animal can retract the soft parts entirely into the shell and close it with the operculum. The soft parts are bright orange in color.

CUSTOMS & DUTIES
- Please check with your local regulations and authorities if it is allowed to bring this item into your country, prior to bidding.
- It's a natural product, small cracks or flaws can happen. Please refer to the pictures.

APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS - including stand
Height: 36 cm
Width: 13 cm

> THE WEIGHT MENTIONED IS INCLUDING STAND AND PACKING MATETRIAL
> Please be aware these pictures have been taken in a dark studio, colors may vary depending on the environment.
> It's a natural product, small cracks or flaws can happen. Please refer to the pictures.

THE SHIPMENT
- The item will be sent with a Track & Trace code via DHL Parcel, DPD or postNl. The tracking will be updated in your Catawiki lot once your parcel has been dropped off.
- Please check regularly to avoid your parcel being returned to us, in which case the buyer will be responsible for the shipping costs of the 2nd shipment.
- For tracking to Spain and Portugal please use this link and add the tracking number from your Catawiki lot
https://clientesparcel.dhl.es/LiveTracking/Home
- WE DO NOT COMBINE SHIPPING!!!
- If you have any questions about your parcel please contact us using the Catawiki message service. We will try to reply within 3 working days.

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