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Mollusks (Mollusca) ➔ Mollusk Shell, Vexillum Plicarium

Identifier:
212130
Description:
A shell of the species vexillum plicarium, also known as the Plaited Mitre. These sea snails are native to the Andaman Sea and the South Pacific ocean along Samoa and the Philippines. 

This specimen is white with bands of black and brown.  The shell is 50cm long.
Materials:
shell
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Collection Tier:
Tier 2
Source:
Gift Of Roger J. Danhof

Related Place:
Bohol