Description: Polished Purple Venus Clam Shell MATCHING PAIR You will receive one Matching Pair Polished Purple Venus Clam Sea Shell (Lajonkairia Lajonkairii) display specimen. These beautiful natural Matching Pair Polished Purple Venus Clam Sea Shells measure about 1.5" inches across at the widest point. Matching Pair Polished Purple Venus Clam Sea Shells have beautiful purple, pink, and white markings and are highly sought after by collectors. You will receive a randomly selected large Matching Pair Polished Purple Venus Clam Sea Shell from our available inventory, see photos for an accurate example of the quality, size and colour. Asking price is very low for an exquisite, rare and unique natural wonder from the ocean. This is an amazing find from our desert outpost by the sea! ENJOY FREE SHIPPING FOR USA CUSTOMERS! ASK ABOUT COMBINED SHIPPING DISCOUNTS FOR INTERNATIONAL ORDERS! ABOUT PURPLE VENUS CLAM SHELLS: Lajonkairia Lajonkairii is an edible species of saltwater clam in the family Veneridae, the Venus clams. Also known as the Purple Venus Clam and the Purple Carpet Shell, it is a genus of marine bivalve molluscs in the subfamily Petricolinae of the family Veneridae commonly known as carpet shells. The shell of Lajonkairia lajonkairii is elongated, oval, and sculptured with radiating ribs. It is generally 40 to 57 millimeters wide, with a maximum width of 79 millimeters.The shell is variable in color and patterning, being cream-colored to gray with concentric lines or patches. Individuals living in anoxic conditions may be black. The inside surface of the shell is often white with purple edges. The siphons are separated at the tips. This clam is native to the coasts of the Indian, Philippines and Pacific Oceans from Pakistan and India north to China, Japan, Korea and the Kuril Islands. It has an extensive nonnative distribution, having been introduced accidentally and purposely as a commercially harvested edible clam. It is now permanently established in coastal ecosystems in many parts of the world. It is common along the Pacific coast of North America from British Columbia to California, where its original introduction was accidental. It can be found in Hawaii. It was first seeded in the waters of Europe in the 1970s, and there have been multiple introductions throughout the region. It has spread naturally in Western Europe over the decades, its adaptability allowing it to thrive in many coastal habitat types. It has been planted in Portugal, Spain, the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Morocco, Israel, and French Polynesia for the purposes of aquaculture. This burrowing clam is most abundant in subtropical and cooler temperate areas. It can be found in shallow waters in coarse sand, mud, and gravel substrates. It lives in the littoral and sublittoral zones. It burrows no more than 10 centimeters into the substrate. It sometimes lives in eelgrass beds. This species lives in many types of habitat, being found in the intertidal zone, brackish waters, & estuaries. It is best maintained at a constant salinity at 30 ppt (30 gms/liter) and between 15-18 degrees centigrade.
Price: 15.99 USD
Location: Tarzana, California
End Time: 2023-11-21T00:28:21.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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