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Conus gloriamaris
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LastDodo number
4030773
Category
Naturalia
Title
Conus gloriamaris
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Size: 100mm (up to 150mm) Location: Philippines, Fiji and Melanesia This shell is the most coveted shell in the world. He gained world fame because this decenia has long been the rarest shell. Until 1960, only 10 were known. The exact location has been known since the 1960s and is being fished in large numbers. But the species retains that unique atmosphere from the days when it was considered a rarity. Practically flawless 130 mm specimens still cost 300-500 euros
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Afmeting: 100 mm (tot 150 mm)
Vindplaats: Filipijnen, Fiji en Melanesië
Deze schelp is de meest begeerde schelp ter wereld. Hij verwierf wereldfaam omdat dit deccenia lang de zeldzaamste schelp is geweest. Tot 1960 waren er maar een 10 tal van bekend. Sinds de jaren '60 is de exacte vindplaats bekend en wordt ze in grote getalen opgevist. Maar de soort blijft die unieke sfeer houden uit de tijd dat hij als zeldzaamheid werd aanschouwd. Practisch foutloze exemplaren van 130 mm kosten nog steeds 300-500 euro
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September 06, 2013 18:41
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