Conch · unidentified Strombidae — size comparison

The conch traded as strombus has a spiral shell, conspicuous stalked eyes and elongated proboscis. It is identified only to Strombidae; the former name Strombus

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Length

między końcami najdłuższej osi muszli, bez nogi, syfonu i płaszczaScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Conch · unidentified Strombidae

Woda słona

Strombidae · unidentified specimen

ok. 4 cmOsobnik · płeć nieokreślona · przykład ilustracyjny
Shell length

między końcami najdłuższej osi muszli, bez nogi, syfonu i płaszczaView: side · example, approximate proportions

Mass
Nie ustalono dla tego punktuMasa nie wyznacza skali
The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Conch · unidentified StrombidaeShell lengthapprox. 4 cm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Conch · unidentified Strombidae — size comparison — facts and sources

The conch traded as strombus has a spiral shell, conspicuous stalked eyes and elongated proboscis. It is identified only to Strombidae; the former name Strombus covered a broader group than today.

According to the trade description it collects algae and organic remains from substrate. Species and precise natural range remain undetermined.

Długość muszli (SHL): między końcami najdłuższej osi muszli, bez nogi, syfonu i płaszcza. Przykład ilustracyjny 4 cm, nie średnia populacji. Ujęcia i proporcje są przybliżone.

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