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Lot 276: An Assortment of Mixed Indian Ocean Shell Specimens

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An assortment of marine and terrestrial shell specimens comprising various gastropods and bivalves. The collection includes polished cowrie shells (Cypraeidae), notably tiger cowries with dark brown spotted markings. Other prominent specimens include a large brown and cream patterned gastropod, a white deeply ribbed tun shell (Tonna species), and various cone shells (Conus species), including a specimen with a yellow and white geometric pattern. Smaller gastropods such as turban shells, nerites, and moon snails are present alongside bivalves including scallop valves and various clams. A small abalone shell (Haliotis species) is also included, displaying characteristic respiratory pores and an iridescent interior. These specimens are currently loose and unmounted.