{"product_id":"lindapecten-muscosus-w-wood-1828-matched-pair-21-6-mm-x-19-7-mm-tsc-0655pec-tsc","title":"Lindapecten muscosus (W. Wood, 1828) – Matched Pair – 21.6 mm x 19.7 mm – TSC #0655PEC-TSC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful matched pair of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLindapecten muscosus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e personally collected from the deep waters of the Dry Tortugas. This specimen displays attractive pinkish-brown and cream coloration with bold arrowhead-like markings radiating across the shell surface. The dense, frilled sculpture and pronounced radial ribs create exceptional texture and visual appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exterior exhibits strong ornamentation with well-developed scales along the ribs, while the interior displays soft pearly cream tones with delicate pink highlights. Smaller matched pairs with this level of sculpturing and color contrast make excellent additions to specialized Gulf of Mexico and deep-water scallop collections.\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-21.6 mm × W-19.7 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSC #:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0655PEC-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 retaining both valves attached with hinge intact. The specimen displays attractive coloration, strong radial sculpture, and well-preserved frilled ornamentation throughout. A very appealing collector specimen with excellent overall presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor natural wear and insignificant imperfections consistent with deep-water collection may be present. These do not detract from the specimen’s display value or collectability.\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 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 fishing the deep waters surrounding the Dry Tortugas. The distinctive pinkish-brown coloration, cream markings, and heavily sculptured surface make this a particularly attractive representative of the species.\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":48754620956916,"sku":"655","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/54DF0258-5F24-4656-B1C7-B92B76EB54E0.png?v=1781995163","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/lindapecten-muscosus-w-wood-1828-matched-pair-21-6-mm-x-19-7-mm-tsc-0655pec-tsc","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}