jewel top shell (mollusc: shell)
Descriptions
Known as matangongo in Maori this small sea snail lives on kelp fronds. The outer brown surface gradually erodes away to reveal the fireopal-like mother of pearl inside.
This object is not on display.
Known as matangongo in Maori this small sea snail lives on kelp fronds. The outer brown surface gradually erodes away to reveal the fireopal-like mother of pearl inside.
This object is not on display.
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