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| Phylum Mollusca > Class Gastropoda > Family Cypraeidea |
| Saul's
cowrie Palmadusta saulae Family Cypraeidae updated Jul 2020 Where seen? This cowrie with a bright orange body is seldom seen. It is was previously known as Cypraea saulae. Features: 2.5cm. Shell cylindrical, pale blue or greyish with 3 broad very pale brown bands and sparse tiny brown speckles all over. Sometimes, but not always, with one or a few brown blotches. Underside white with dark brown spots, without coloured 'teeth'. The living animal has a bright orange mantle with sparse short white translucent 'hairs'. |
 Pulau Sekudu, Jul 13 |
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| Saul's cowries on Singapore shores |
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