{"product_id":"spondylus-tenuis-81-2-mm-panama-city-beach-fl","title":"Spondylus tenuis – 81.2 mm – Panama City Beach, FL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonally collected by Doug Thompson while scuba diving off Panama City Beach, Florida, this exceptional Spondylus tenuis displays a dramatic deep crimson-red upper valve contrasted by creamy white lower valve extensions and impressive foliated spines. Larger specimens with this level of coloration and spine development are highly sought after by collectors of Western Atlantic thorny oysters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe upper valve exhibits rich reddish-burgundy coloration with strong radial sculpture and numerous elongated foliated spines extending from the shell margin. The specimen presents excellent visual contrast between the dark upper valve and the lighter cream-colored lower valve, creating a striking display piece. The dense ornamentation and mature growth make this an outstanding representative of the species.\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 Spondylidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpondylus tenuis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Schreibers, 1793\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Panama City Beach, Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Scuba Diving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Doug Thompson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 81.2 mm (3.20”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSC #:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0826SPO-TSC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA colorful articulated specimen with excellent overall display appeal, strong sculpture, and good retention of the characteristic foliated spines. Minor wear and natural breakage are present on some spine tips, along with typical growth irregularities expected in mature specimens of this species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description and accurately represent the specimen you will receive.\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\u003eThank you for supporting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTortugas Shell Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48767835013364,"sku":"826","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/IMG-6253.png?v=1782318259","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/spondylus-tenuis-81-2-mm-panama-city-beach-fl","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}