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Muricidae - mark - 08-30-2014

Hi,

Can you help me, please? (2,4-3 cm)

[Image: DrupaA24-3cm_zps90e4aa2e.jpg] [Image: DrupaB24-3cm_zps382b895d.jpg]

Thanks,
Mark


RE: Muricidae - paul monfils - 08-31-2014

I believe these are Drupella (Ergalatax) margariticola and Thais clavigera.  Both these species are extremely variable in sculpture and pattern, in fact there are even designated forms of them.  But the following images show specimens similar to yours:

Drupella margariticola:

http://www.conchology.be/?t=68&u=478756&g=8077f2f546e9cdb2508130bb3c264bb5&q=664905d18da0c8467b58bd710ea7dbe9

http://www.conchology.be/?t=68&u=855073&g=546826d64a358682a9441da6f8afc666&q=e72a95600b5da93a08a2319b162ef0a0

Thais clavigera:

http://www.conchology.be/?t=68&u=313121&g=74914b405ecb290a2bc1bb731604477c&q=fb53cad2d6dff0841f6e978042bb1bc8


RE: Muricidae - mark - 09-01-2014

Thank you very much for all help
Best regards, 
Mark