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shells from oahu north shore
02-27-2008, 10:23 AM,
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shells from oahu north shore
Hi there. Top shell is Drupa ricinus the Prickly Pacific Drupe, widespread in the Indo-Pacific region.
Lower shell is Cypraea caputserpentis caputophidii, the Hawaiian Snake's-head Cowry. This subspecies is endemic to Hawaii, and I believe it is being raised in status to a full species.
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shells from oahu north shore - by cyleet - 02-26-2008, 07:31 PM
shells from oahu north shore - by dave r - 02-27-2008, 10:23 AM
shells from oahu north shore - by cyleet - 02-27-2008, 11:18 AM

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