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| Phylum Mollusca > Class Gastropoda > Family Cypraeidea |
| Pear-shaped
cowrie Cypraea pyriformis Family Cypraeidae updated Oct 10 Where seen? This small cowrie was seen only on Beting Bronok. Features: About 2cm. Shell is pear-shaped. The underside is pale with small dark 'teeth'. The upper side is spotted. |
 Beting Bronok, Jun 06 |
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 Close-up of mantle. |
 Tentacles and siphon. |
Pear-shaped cowries on Singapore shores
 Beting Bronok, May 06 |
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 Beting Bronok, May 06  |
 Beting Bronok, May 09 |
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