{"product_id":"lindapecten-muscosus-w-wood-1828-bright-lemon-yellow-matched-pair-12-0-mm-tsc","title":"Lindapecten muscosus (W. Wood, 1828) – Bright Lemon Yellow Matched Pair – 12.0 mm – TSC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA stunning matched pair of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLindapecten muscosus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e displaying an exceptionally vivid lemon-yellow coloration. Bright yellow specimens of this intensity are highly desirable among miniature scallop collectors, and this example exhibits remarkable color retention across both valves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exterior is covered with dense, delicate scale-like sculpture along the radial ribs, giving the shell a textured appearance that enhances its brilliant coloration. The interior presents soft creamy-white and pale yellow tones, creating an attractive contrast to the vibrant exterior. Despite its small size, this specimen has outstanding visual impact and would make an excellent addition to any specialized pectinid collection.\u003c\/span\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 Pectinidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLindapecten muscosus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (W. Wood, 1828)\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 (160–180 ft)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate Collected:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e February 2026\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 H-12.0 mm × W-10.8 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSC #:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0657PEC-TSC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent matched pair with both valves present. Exceptional bright yellow coloration, strong sculpture, and very good overall symmetry. Minor natural imperfections associated with collection and handling may be present but do not detract from the specimen’s display quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description and condition assessment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonally collected from baited lobster traps in the Dry Tortugas. Bright yellow specimens of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLindapecten muscosus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are among the most eye-catching color forms encountered, making this an attractive and unusual collector specimen.\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 and shipped with tracking to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTortugas Shell Collection – Personally collected specimens from the Dry Tortugas and Gulf of Mexico.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48755810599156,"sku":"657","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/IMG-5978.png?v=1782045685","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/lindapecten-muscosus-w-wood-1828-bright-lemon-yellow-matched-pair-12-0-mm-tsc","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}