Rarity Cypraea Umbilia Petilirostris F, /GEM 63. 7 Mm Australia Cowrie Seashell
Item History & Price
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On offer is a stunning Umbilia petilirostris Darragh, 2002 F+++/GEM 63.7 mm, Lady Musgrave Island, Queensland. This is a true rarity among the Umbilia taxa, and a species perpetually found in very short supply. This piece is a young adult - however, the teeth are fully formed (in fact prominent), and it is in excellent condition (please examine photos carefully).
As Lorenz (2017, Volume 1) acknowledges, the differences between U. capricornica (Lorenz, 1989) and U. petilirostri...s are tentative based on both genetic and morphological differences, as intermediates occur and there is little genetic divergence between the two based on mitochondrial genes. However, I have applied the name petilirostris to this piece as it exhibits a quite delicate anterior canal with tubercles that are less prominent than capricornica, and it of course exhibits the inflated dorsum for which petilirostris is known. Comes with full data. Happy bidding!
International and combined shipping available. If you won multipleitems, please wait for a combined invoice from me before paying. Shipping/postage: Shipping inAustralia is fixed at 10 AUD, which includes packaging, handling and trackedpostage. International shipping to Europe is fixed at 30 AUD whichincludes packaging, handling and tracked postage. Shipping to North America and most of Asiais fixed at 25 AUD, which includes same. Bidders from other regions, pleasecontact me for details. Once I have posted, shipping time is out of my control and may varydepending on country/region. However, please do inquire if your parcel isunreasonably late, and I will assist to the best of my abilities. I ship once a week. NB: If you want no international tracking, which will deduct 5 AUD from your cost, please contact me before paying so I can invoice you the revised amount. Insurance alsoavailable upon request. Parcels weighing above 500 grams will add to postagecosts, please inquire. Item Condition: I always try to describean item as thoroughly as possible, but I strongly urge to examine photoscarefully and please ask questions if you need to know more.
As Lorenz (2017, Volume 1) acknowledges, the differences between U. capricornica (Lorenz, 1989) and U. petilirostri...s are tentative based on both genetic and morphological differences, as intermediates occur and there is little genetic divergence between the two based on mitochondrial genes. However, I have applied the name petilirostris to this piece as it exhibits a quite delicate anterior canal with tubercles that are less prominent than capricornica, and it of course exhibits the inflated dorsum for which petilirostris is known. Comes with full data. Happy bidding!
International and combined shipping available. If you won multipleitems, please wait for a combined invoice from me before paying. Shipping/postage: Shipping inAustralia is fixed at 10 AUD, which includes packaging, handling and trackedpostage. International shipping to Europe is fixed at 30 AUD whichincludes packaging, handling and tracked postage. Shipping to North America and most of Asiais fixed at 25 AUD, which includes same. Bidders from other regions, pleasecontact me for details. Once I have posted, shipping time is out of my control and may varydepending on country/region. However, please do inquire if your parcel isunreasonably late, and I will assist to the best of my abilities. I ship once a week. NB: If you want no international tracking, which will deduct 5 AUD from your cost, please contact me before paying so I can invoice you the revised amount. Insurance alsoavailable upon request. Parcels weighing above 500 grams will add to postagecosts, please inquire. Item Condition: I always try to describean item as thoroughly as possible, but I strongly urge to examine photoscarefully and please ask questions if you need to know more.
