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Lot 1108Y

Giant Melo Shell

27 May 2010, 13:00 EDT
New York

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Giant Melo Shell

Melo amphora
Philippines

Also known as a baler shell, Melo amphora is known to be carnivorous. The flesh of this species is edible, and is commonly used as food by native fisherman in the Philippines. The present specimen is a large example of the species, and displays unusual contrasting color banding. Measures 15in

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