Eustrombus gigas (Linné, 1758) accepted as Aliger gigas (Linnaeus, 1758)
English: Queen Conch, length 20 cm, originating from the Caribbean. Shell of own collection, therefore not geocoded. From left to right: Dorsal, lateral (right side), ventral, back, and front view.
Deutsch: Große Fechterschnecke, Länge 20 cm, Herkunft Karbik. Gehäuse aus eigener Sammlung, daher nicht georeferenziert.
Français : Une coquille de
lambi (Eustrombus gigas), provenant des caraïbes. Longueur 20 cm. De gauche à droite : vue dorsale, latérale (droite), ventrale, arrière et avant. Image obtenue en assemblant cinq photos différentes de la même coquille.
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