Xenophora corrugata 70.1mm Unusual Decorated Carrier Shell South Africa w/ Data For Sale

Xenophora corrugata (Reeve, 1842)
Rough Carrier Shell

A particularly interesting and exceptionally “well-dressed” example of Xenophora corrugata, displaying an impressive assortment of naturally attached stones, shell fragments and other marine material.

Carrier shells are remarkable gastropods that deliberately collect and attach surrounding objects to their shells as they grow, giving each specimen its own distinctive appearance. This South African example has especially strong character, with contrasting dark stones, pale material and recognizable shell fragments creating an unusual natural display.

Grade: F++/+++ — Excellent display specimen with abundant natural attachments
Approx. overall width: 70.1 mm including attachments
Approx. height: 29 mm
Weight: 32.61 g
Locality: Natal South Coast, South Africa
Collection depth: Dived in 50 meters

The underside reveals an attractive cream-to-tan aperture with good remaining gloss. Natural wear, erosion, encrustation and imperfections to the attached material are consistent with the shell\'s life history and carrier behavior.

An unusual, highly displayable specimen for a Xenophoridae, marine shell, natural-history or curiosity collection.

The specimen pictured is the exact specimen you will receive. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and condition.