Tiger Cowrie shell, Cypraea tigri
Product details
| Management number | 9321178 | Release Date | 2025/09/04 | List Price | $12.00 | Model Number | 9321178 | ||
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Appearance: Tiger Cowries are characterized by their glossy, egg-shaped shells, which are typically white or pale with dense dark brown or black spots.
Habitat: These large sea snails inhabit warm reefs throughout the Indo-Pacific Ocean.
Self-Polishing: The shell's characteristic glossy appearance is due to the constant motion of the snail's mantle covering and uncovering the shell, which acts as a self-polishing mechanism.
Historical Significance: Historically, cowrie shells, including the Tiger Cowrie, have been used as currency and symbols of wealth, fertility, and destiny in various cultures.
| Category | Toys & Collectibles > Collectibles & Hobbies > Rocks, Fossils & Minerals |
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| Size | N/A |
| Brand | None |
| Condition | Like new |
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