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The
two cowries compared:
Wandering cowrie (Cypraea errones) is above. Ovum cowrie (Cypraea ovum) is below. |
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Wandering
cowrie
Cypraea errones |
Ovum
cowrie
Cypraea ovum |
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Cylindrical.
Has brown spot at the front. |
Pear-shaped.
Does not have brown spot at the front. |
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Does
not have coloured 'teeth'.
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Has
yellowish 'teeth'.
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