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Please pardon the AI assistance in my description, sea shells are not my area of expertise. This was part of a family collection. Gathered mostly in the 1960s-1970s.
If I know the origin, I’ll mention in the listing.
I’ll do my best to answer your questions.
I’ll be listing other related items, and am happy by to combine items if it doesn’t jeopardize safe delivery.
Personally gathered 22-piece growth series collection of Radiant Button Shells (Pusula radians), a highly sought-after species of false cowrie in the Triviidae family. This specific lot was hand-collected in Matanchen Bay, Nayarit, Mexico, in 1975, offering excellent vintage provenance that is highly valued by serious malacologists and conchologists. The collection has been meticulously curated to display a complete natural growth and developmental series of the species, making it an ideal acquisition for educational displays, museum reference collections, or advanced hobbyist cabinets.
Lot Highlights: Top Row (Mature Adults): Includes 8 exceptional, large specimens ranging from 20mm to 22mm (0.8" to 0.85"). Specimens of this species exceeding 21mm are considered giant, maximum-size examples for the species. They feature sharp, unbroken transverse ribbing, deep dorsal furrows, and beautiful pinkish-lavender margins.
Middle Row (Sub-Adults): Includes 9 standard mature specimens measuring right around 15mm (0.6"). These display the typical adult proportions and pristine rib structure of the Eastern Pacific population.
Bottom Row (Juveniles): Includes 5 immature specimens graduating down from 12mm to a tiny 6mm (0.25") juvenile, perfectly illustrating how the heavy protective ridges and color intensity develop as the marine snail matures. All shells are clean, stable, and have been safely stored to preserve their natural colors and delicate shell structures. Please review the included scale photos for precise measurements and individual condition details. The items pictured are the exact shells you will receive.
The shell will be securely packed with ample bubble wrap / packing popcorn and shipped in a sturdy box to ensure it arrives safely. Thank you for looking! Please feel free to message me with any questions.
