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Neritina?
09-16-2011, 06:08 PM,
#1
Neritina?
Hi
I believe this shell is a Neritina but I cannot determine the specie. Any help is welcome. The shell was beached in Mauritius and is 14mm long.

[Image: 30473_14mm.JPG]

Pierre
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09-17-2011, 03:34 AM,
#2
Re: Neritina?
Hi Pierre,
My guess is it looks like vittina serrulata which can be found in Indonesia, but i dont know if it can also be found in Mauritius, or maybe that is vittina natalensis which is very variable in pattern. But this is just my guess, i hope this info could help in someway to determine your shell.

cheers,
Diocris.
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09-17-2011, 03:50 AM,
#3
Re: Neritina?
I would go with natalensis, although it is a bit worn which does not help. As Diocris says, it is very variable plus it does occur on Mauritius.
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09-19-2011, 04:33 PM,
#4
Re: Neritina?
Thanks for this id. I will go with natalensis then.
Pierre
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