Venus Comb Murex

Venus Comb Murex Sea Shells .

Murex pecten.

Murex ternispina.

This seashell is common to the Indo-Pacific region. Resembles the skeleton of a fish. No one knows the exact reason for the needle-like spines of this mollusk. Scientists have theorized that the spines are a protection against fish and other mollusks, and that the spines prevent the mollusk from sinking into the soft, sandy mud where it is this seashell is commonly found. Measures approx 3"-5".

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