Nature's Wild Kingdom - Brassica Murex Wholesale Seashells 4 1/2"-5" Case Pack 6

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Murex is not rare but highly sought by collectors. Found species size is between 3 to 6 inches The shell surface has a number of spiny vertical folds, ridges and a very fine encircling lines. The aperture is large and round; outer lip thickened at its edge and armed with hollow folded spines. As the shell grows another varix is added. There is a columellar callus reflected over the body whorl.

The canal is broad, closed and bends backwards. The shell's color is white, some are pinkish white and the polished aperture (opening to the shell) is a striking rose pink. This species was once called the Murex Bicolor species.