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fetandog

12-20-2010, 04:39 PM
this is a common sea shell in our area (Cebu) please help us identifying this.

thanks,
fe

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paul monfils

12-23-2010, 01:48 PM
These are both color forms of Strombus (Canarium) urceus, commonly called "Little Bear Conch".  It is an extremely common species throughout the Indo-Pacific region, and is exported literally by the ton for shell craft and other uses.  It is also a very variable species, occurring in many colors and patterns, and also varying quite a bit in shape.

fetandog

12-23-2010, 03:08 PM
ok.. thank you very much! this is a big help to me!!

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