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Cerion rodrigoi
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Cerion rodrigoi Gould, 1997
A strongly ribbed morph from a different population than the previous lot. This location is where Christopher Columbus made his first landfall in the New World.
  • FAMILY:  CERIONIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Bahamas
  • SIZE:  23-26mm
  • GRADING Range for Lot:  Fine+ / Fine++
  • DATA:  Very Good
  • PRICE (in U.S. Dollars):  $5.00   Convert Currency

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[The Cerionidae page is updated with many newly listed species - August 2009]



Helicina caracolla
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Helicina caracolla Moricand, 1836
Differs from other sharply keeled Brazilian Helicinids by lacking the angled basal lip. Uncommon.
  • FAMILY:  HELICINIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Brazil
  • SIZE:  18-19mm
  • GRADING Range for Lot:  Fine+ / Fine++
  • DESCRIPTION:With operculum.
  • DATA:  Good
  • NOTES:  Note spelling of species name with two "l's". The species name is spelled with two "l's" in Moricand's original description.
  • PRICE (in U.S. Dollars):  $10.00   Convert Currency

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[The Helicinidae page has more species to browse - November 2009]



Orthalicus floridensis
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Orthalicus floridensis (Pilsbry, 1891)
From an old collection. Taken near Everglades City in the 1930's.
  • FAMILY:  ORTHALICIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Florida
  • SIZE:  35-40mm
  • GRADING:  Fine+
  • DATA:  Very Good
  • DESCRIPTION:All have good lips.
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[The Orthalicidae page is updated with newly listed species - August 2009]



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