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Muricidae
08-30-2014, 04:43 PM,
#1
Muricidae
Hi,

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

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

Thanks,
Mark
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08-31-2014, 01:28 PM, (This post was last modified: 08-31-2014, 01:29 PM by paul monfils.)
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RE: Muricidae
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&...710ea7dbe9

http://www.conchology.be/?t=68&u=855073&...9b162ef0a0

Thais clavigera:

http://www.conchology.be/?t=68&u=313121&...8042bb1bc8
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09-01-2014, 02:59 AM,
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RE: Muricidae
Thank you very much for all help
Best regards, 
Mark
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