{"product_id":"exceptional-epitonium-wentletrap-shell-big-size-with-operculum","title":"Exceptional Epitonium Wentletrap Shell - BIG SIZE with Operculum","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThis is an \u003cb\u003eExceptional Epitonium Scale (\u003ci\u003eEpitonium\u003c\/i\u003e sp.)\u003c\/b\u003e, a stunning and large member of the Wentletrap family (Epitoniidae). Defined by its elegant, turreted spire, the shell features creamy-white whorls and prominent, contrasting pure white axial ribs. Its standout feature is the inclusion of the \u003cb\u003eoriginal, rare, dark brown operculum\u003c\/b\u003e (trap door) clearly visible in the aperture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFamily\/Genus:\u003c\/b\u003e Epitoniidae \/ \u003ci\u003eEpitonium\u003c\/i\u003e (Wentletrap)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/b\u003e Confirmed as \"BIG SIZE\" \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"58 \\text{ mm}\"\u003e58 mm\u003c\/span\u003e, collected \u003cb\u003elive and fresh\u003c\/b\u003e in \u003cb\u003eManila Bay, Philippines, August 2022\u003c\/b\u003e from \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"15 \\text{ meters deep}\"\u003e15 meters deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e High-relief spire, clean white ribs, and the rare presence of the dark, intact \u003cb\u003eoperculum\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e Measures approximately \u003cb\u003e2.2 inches long x 1.4 inches wide\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Museum-quality, \u003cb\u003eexceptional\u003c\/b\u003e condition from a recent live find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eA premier, fully documented collectible due to its size and the inclusion of the operculum.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"N\u0026N","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48048254157050,"sku":"EEWS","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/6071\/3012\/files\/Main_View_Exceptional_Epitonium_Shell_with_Operculum.heic?v=1764526912","url":"https:\/\/lovingcoastalliving.com\/products\/exceptional-epitonium-wentletrap-shell-big-size-with-operculum","provider":"Loving Coastal Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}