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Is this a Cypraei Erosa Erosaria? - richard - 01-23-2009
The 1st item is 40mm. Found in the Philippines. Is this a  Cypraei  Erosa Erosaria?
2nd item 42mm also found on a beach in the Philippines.
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Is this a Cypraei Erosa Erosaria? - paul monfils - 01-23-2009
Yes this is Cypraea (Erosaria) erosa. The other is an immature Strombus (Canarium) urceus.
Is this a Cypraei Erosa Erosaria? - richard - 01-24-2009
 Paul Monfils thank you very much for your info. Do you know just how large the Strombus (Canarium) urceus can grow?
Thanks again Richard
Is this a Cypraei Erosa Erosaria? - dave r - 01-24-2009
I have them up to about 70mm.
Dave
Is this a Cypraei Erosa Erosaria? - paul monfils - 01-24-2009
Hi Richard,
Strombus urceus is usually about 35 to 45 mm in length when mature, but there is a slender, tall-spired form that reaches at least 70 mm. Â I have often wondered if that form should be described as a different species, but so far no-one has done so. Â Here's a picture of that form (66 mm):
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Is this a Cypraei Erosa Erosaria? - dave r - 01-24-2009
Yes Paul, that is the form I have that is around the 70mm mark. I agree with you, it should be a named form as I have seen no intergrades.
Dave