{"title":"Patellidae Worldwide","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"cymbula-granatina-south-africa-67-0-mm-collector-quality","title":"Cymbula granatina – South Africa – 67.0 mm – Collector Quality","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful and distinctive specimen of Cymbula granatina, a striking South African limpet admired for its dramatic exterior pattern, strongly sculptured shell, and contrasting interior coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen features an impressive combination of cream, tan, dark brown, and nearly black markings arranged in an attractive radiating pattern. Its strongly developed, irregularly scalloped margins give the shell a rugged and distinctive appearance. The interior displays a beautiful silvery-white surface surrounding a prominent dark brown to nearly black central muscle scar, creating exceptional contrast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasuring 67.0 mm, this is an attractive specimen with excellent visual appeal for collectors of Patellidae and South African marine mollusks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSPECIMEN DATA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily: Patellidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies: Cymbula granatina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor: (Linnaeus, 1758)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Paternoster, Western Cape Province, South Africa (Atlantic Ocean)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection Method: Beach collected in a large wrack line above tidepools during low tide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection Date: October 2000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 67.0 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine Quality. Attractive natural coloration with strong exterior sculpture and a beautifully contrasting interior. The shell shows natural surface wear and minor imperfections consistent with a beach-collected specimen. Overall, an impressive example with excellent display appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photos carefully as part of the description for exact condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour specimen will be carefully packed to ensure safe delivery. Extra care will be taken to protect the shell's delicate, irregular margins using quality packing materials. All shipments include tracking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined Shipping Available — Purchase multiple eligible specimens and save on shipping. For mixed-size or larger specimens, please request combined shipping before payment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTortugas Shell Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe offer carefully selected collector-quality specimens from Florida waters and worldwide locations. Each specimen includes its original collection data.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68013291307252,"sku":"1183","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/Untitled_design_ad2538ba-ab8a-4c82-aeb3-19a66a5218de.png?v=1793572166"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/collections\/library-24434933-B9AC-456F-AF38-CCDA0025262E-L0-001-source.png?v=1793572495","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/collections\/patellidae-worldwide.oembed","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}