Close-up of a Lambis Chiragra Shell from the Phillipines

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Close-up of a Lambis Chiragra Shell from the Phillipines. Harpago chiragra, common name the Chiragra spider conch, is a species of very large sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Strombidae, the true conchs. The shell length for this species varies between 85 mm and 320 mm, usually to 170 mm. Harpago chiragra has a very thick, robust and heavy shell, with a distinct anterior notch. Its most prominent characteristic are the six long and curved marginal digitations, expanded from the flaring, thick outer lip and canals. The columella and aperture are lirate.

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Size: 4064px × 2704px
Location: Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, Crow Lane, Hamilton, Bermuda.
Photo credit: © John Gaffen 2 / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: close-, mollusk, shell