Specimen Xenophora Pallidula -84 mm -(Carrier Shell) Dredged 80' off Cebu Island

Description

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Dredged in 80 feet of water off Mactan and Cebu Islands, Philippines
84 mm from shell to shell attachments. Shell 64 mm
Xenophorids are unusual in that in many of the species the animal cements small stones or shells to the edge
as it grows, thus the shells of those species are sometimes humorously referred to as "shell-collecting shells". The genus name
comes from two ancient Greek words and means "bearing (or carrying) foreigners".
I do not grade shells, but I believe this is as near to gem as possible. The flash makes it difficult, but the photos speak for themselves.
I always hand selected from what was available at the time.
Species:
X. pallidula
Xenophora pallidula
Phorus pallidulus
Sorry, but due to the fragility of shells and coral and the difficulty in packing, this must be sold as is. Please view photos carefully.
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