{"product_id":"fasciolaria-tulipa-linnaeus-1758-tsc-0820fas-tsc","title":"Fasciolaria tulipa (Linnaeus, 1758) – TSC #0820FAS-TSC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI’m pleased to offer this beautiful deep-water specimen of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFasciolaria tulipa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, personally collected from my commercial lobster traps in the Dry Tortugas. This shell stands out for its rich chocolate-brown and cream color pattern, glossy surface, and well-preserved operculum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe specimen displays bold, irregular dark brown flammules over a creamy background, creating a striking contrast across the body whorl and spire. The elongated siphonal canal, smooth white aperture, and attractive golden-orange interior margin give this shell excellent eye appeal. The original operculum is included, making it a complete collector specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Data\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fasciolariidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFasciolaria tulipa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Linnaeus, 1758)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry Tortugas, Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Baited lobster trap, 180–200 ft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e October 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Randy Rivera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 183.8 mm (7.24 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSC #:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0820FAS-TSC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen is in excellent collector condition with exceptional natural coloration and a beautifully preserved aperture. The shell retains strong sculpture, a glossy surface, and an intact siphonal canal. The original operculum accompanies the specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA small area of natural wear and minor staining is present on the body whorl, consistent with deep-water trap-collected material, but does not detract from the overall appearance of the shell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the description and accurately represent the specimen’s condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI package every specimen with great care to ensure safe arrival. Combined shipping is available whenever possible for multiple purchases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you for visiting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTortugas Shell Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. I take pride in offering specimens that I personally collect from the waters of the Florida Keys and Dry Tortugas, and I’m excited to share unique pieces like this with fellow collectors. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48751679602932,"sku":"820","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/472D5D37-9775-43B8-8203-6DB83E7C6874.png?v=1781899260","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/fasciolaria-tulipa-linnaeus-1758-tsc-0820fas-tsc","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}