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Common name:
pontifical mitre, papal mitre
Synonym:
Voluta papalis, (Linnaeus, 1758)
Family / Genus / Species / Binom / Author:
Mitridae → Mitra → papalis → Mitra papalis → Linnaeus, 1758
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Size of the specimen:
Length: 11,3 cm
Width: 3,5 cm
Height: 3,3 cm
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Mitra papalis, also known as the Pope's Crown, is a fascinating sea snail from the Mitridae family. Its tapered shell has a creamy white base color with striking brown and red patterns. It comes from the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific and is suitable for collections as well as a stylish decorative object.
