Strombus pugilis close up seashell, in beach Punto fijo Falcon state Venezuela


seashell Strombus pugilis Shell solid, with large last whorl and small, pointed spire. Whorls with single row of nodulose spines on periphery; spines larger on last whorl. Anterior and 'stromboid' notches present. Posterior angle of outer lip distinct, projected in posterior direction. Operculum sickle-shaped, animal with elongate foot used for leaping. Colour: variable, from yellowish to light or dark orange, interior of aperture white, anterior end dark purple.


Size: 4800px × 3600px
Location: el pico beach peninsula of paraguaná falcon state venezuela
Photo credit: © Alicia Gonzalez / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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