Description: HARPIDAE Harpa articularis GIANT Philippines. Bohol. Talibon. 15 m. 2014. Size: 107.8 mm. "ONE OF THE LARGEST! Second largest Harpa articularis out of 620 selected specimen that we handled in 11 years. This is a H. articularis from a white sand bottom. The shells take the color from the bottom from which they seldom emerge: only for minutes, in order to catch a sea urchin and disappear with the prey in the bottom. Therefore they are rare but impressive encounters for the diver. So impressive, that I never collected one: we only photographed. When touched, the animals leave part of the foot behind. It’s called “autotomy” in biology. See http://www.poppe-images.com/?t=33&search=articularis to see such a shell alive (but smaller of course). Many Harpidae collectors will be delighted to join such a major item to their collection. This is also a piece to be eyed by connoisseurs." - Poppe Documented by Conchology Inc. Please enjoy the detailed images to confirm overall quality and condition. I ship quickly and am happy to combine shipping on multiple items for additional savings.Thank you
Price: 110.5 USD
Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
End Time: 2024-10-12T17:46:19.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: Philippines
Modified Item: No
