Comments on The Right Blue: Every Seashell Has a Story: The Arabian Cowrie

Dear B.N. Sullivan, this is a normal SUBADULT spec...

2009-09-18T07:09:56.382-10:00

Dear B.N. Sullivan,
this is a normal SUBADULT specimen of Cypraea (Mauritia) arabica.
All the Best
F.F.

Hi Kathy - The edges of the shell apertures of mo...

2009-04-14T17:36:00.000-10:00

Hi Kathy - The edges of the shell apertures of most adult cowries have a row of "teeth" like you see in the photo. Presumably that does discourage predators from trying to get to the snail inside.

Healthy cowries all have very shiny china-like shell surfaces. Of course that makes them harder to photograph since their shiny surface is quite reflective.

Bobbie

The markings are most unique, and the inside kind ...

2009-04-14T14:44:00.000-10:00

The markings are most unique, and the inside kind of looks like the edge of a knife. Is that serrated edge there to protect the snail? The shell has such a shiny finish.

Hi Pua - We don't have the Arabian cowries in Hawa...

2009-04-13T17:55:00.000-10:00

Hi Pua - We don't have the Arabian cowries in Hawaii, but there are a few species that have similar markings. Eventually I'll get around to posting some of those.

Bobbie

Isn't that a beautiful shell?! Better than any Eas...

2009-04-13T17:41:00.000-10:00

Isn't that a beautiful shell?! Better than any Easter egg.

Can it be that I found one similar to that on the Big Island, maybe not as big?

Aloha, Pua