The Foxhead is member of the Tulip Shell family, so named for the distinctive foxy red colour and heavy elongated shell.

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The Foxhead is member of the Tulip Shell family, so named for the distinctive foxy red colour and heavy elongated shell. The fine spiral lines inside and outside make it unmistakable

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Location: Zanzibar, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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