{"product_id":"fasciolaria-tulipa-177-8-mm-7-00-operculum-tsc-0875","title":"Fasciolaria tulipa – 177.8 mm (7.00”) – Operculum – TSC #0875","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFasciolaria tulipa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with outstanding color, a glossy finish, and excellent eye appeal. This specimen displays rich orange-on-cream patterning, a clean aperture, and comes with its original operculum. Personally collected from deep water west of the Dry Tortugas while commercial lobstering, it is an excellent addition for collectors seeking a quality Gulf of Mexico specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Data\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fasciolariidae\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFasciolaria tulipa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Linnaeus, 1758)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry Tortugas, Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCollection Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Baited lobster trap\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDepth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 180–200 ft\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCollection Date:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e October 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCollector:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Randy D. Rivera – F\/V AVA PILAR\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e177.8 mm (7.00”)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOperculum:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTSC #:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0875\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: FQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen is in Fine Quality \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003econdition with exceptional gloss, vibrant natural coloration, and an attractive, well-balanced form. The aperture is clean and highly polished, the spire is sharp, and the shell presents beautifully from every angle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with most deep-water trap-collected specimens, there may be extremely minor handling or growth marks visible under close inspection, but nothing that detracts from its outstanding overall presentation. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description.\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 using professional packing materials to ensure it arrives safely. All shipments include tracking, and combined shipping is always available when purchasing multiple items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you for supporting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTortugas Shell Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where every specimen is accurately represented, professionally photographed, and sourced with a passion for the marine life of the Dry Tortugas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48833692860660,"sku":"875","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/IMG-7234.png?v=1783530977","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/fasciolaria-tulipa-177-8-mm-7-00-operculum-tsc-0875","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}