{"product_id":"voluta-musica-venezuela-collector-quality","title":"Voluta musica – Venezuela – Collector Quality 70.4 mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVoluta musica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e displaying an attractive combination of creamy yellow, tan, and soft golden coloration, accented by scattered dark brown markings and intricate spiral patterns. This specimen features a nicely developed spire, prominent shoulder sculpture, and an attractive body whorl with well-defined natural markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aperture displays a smooth cream-colored interior with strong, well-developed columellar plaits. A beautiful example of this distinctive western Atlantic volute, with excellent overall display appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollected by a local fisherman off the western side of the Paraguaná Peninsula, Venezuela.\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 Volutidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVoluta musica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Linnaeus, 1758\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Amuay, western side of Paraguaná Peninsula, Falcón State, Venezuela\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Local fisherman collected\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e May 2001\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Local fisherman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Collector quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood collector quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Attractive natural coloration with nicely defined spiral markings, prominent shoulder sculpture, and well-developed columellar plaits. The aperture has a clean, cream-colored interior with attractive dark markings along the outer lip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome natural growth lines and minor surface imperfections are visible. A very presentable specimen with excellent overall display appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all pictures carefully, as they are part of the description and condition assessment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafe Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour specimen will be carefully packed to ensure safe delivery. All shells are individually protected using quality packing materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined Shipping Available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Purchase multiple eligible specimens and save on shipping. For mixed-size or larger specimens, please request combined shipping before payment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTortugas Shell Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe offer carefully selected collector-quality specimens from Florida waters and worldwide locations. Each specimen includes its original collection data.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67883196940532,"sku":"1097","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/IMG-0868.png?v=1792808111","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/voluta-musica-venezuela-collector-quality","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}