Murex Ramosus Seashell

The Murex are one of the most beautiful family of shells in the world. Noted for their unique shape and curving spines. The Mollusk is carnivorous and typically feeds on bivalves, shrimp, and sponge among other creatures of similar size. Live, they can be found in sand or mud flats, and on coral reefs.

Found in Indo-Pacific from the Indian Ocean east across the northern shores of Australia/New Zealand and north along the China Sea to just south of the Japanese Sea.

The Ramosus is a heavy shell has a low spire and inflated body. It has 3 varices that may have one or two knobby vertical ribs. Each varices and the siphonal canal have short, frilled spines. Fine spiral ridges cover all whorls (one complete turn around the shell body). The outer lip has sawtooth edge and toward its lower end a more distinct tooth. The columella is smooth. The shell color is white with brown ridges and blotches. The columella (central pillar of the gastropod visible within the aperture (front opening of the shell) is pink.

• PERFECT FOR - Any home decor accent, sea life decor, beach themed shelf/side table displays or accent pieces.
• MUST HAVE - for beach weddings, hula or Hawaiian or ocean themed parties.
• ORIGINAL GIFT IDEA - for any shell enthusiast or beach lover with endless decorating and decor accent combinations

• TRULY UNIQUE - These large seashells will vary slightly in color and shape since they are a product of nature. Each shell is truly unique and beautiful!
• PERFECT FOR HOME DECOR - Pair this shell with other seashells for decorating large spaces or shelves. These murex shells make for an authentic beachy accent, perfect for beach home decor!
• Murex shells look beautiful placed next to conch shells, conch horns, small sea shells, starfish, sand dollars, nautilus shells, sea glass, coral or even on their own!