Sea shell close up, Strombus pugilis over the sand and marine background. Punto Fijo Falcon state Venezuela

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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.

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Size: 3600px × 4800px
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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