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Is this an unusual pattern for a Cypraea tigris?
06-08-2012, 09:40 AM,
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Is this an unusual pattern for a Cypraea tigris?
One of my favorite's in my small collection anyway.

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06-08-2012, 11:50 AM,
#2
Re: Is this an unusual pattern for a Cypraea tigris?
I'd say a little unusual, but well within normal range of pattern.
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06-09-2012, 10:40 PM,
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Re: Is this an unusual pattern for a Cypraea tigris?
It's a nice Cypraea tigris L. But this extremely common species can be found in a wide variety of colours and patterns. Not one looks alike. Specimens with a nice dorsal line like yours are nice of course but not uncommon to find...
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08-28-2012, 01:09 PM,
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Re: Is this an unusual pattern for a Cypraea tigris?
I look atthe shape of this shell and wonder where it was collected. I'm thinking Cyp pantherina. Either way a nice shell.
Paul
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