Venus Comb: Murex Pecten shell
Some teeth of the famous comb may be missing
Venus Comb: Murex Pecten shell
The shell of this mollusc is unique because bristling dozens of fine and pointed needles perfectly arranged.
Its siphonal canal is particularly long. Needles protect the animal from predators but also prevent it from sinking into the sand.
Like other molluscs of the genus Mures, this gastropod feeds on other molluscs.
Size averages of the shell: 13 cm
Some teeth of the famous comb may be missing
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Venus Comb: Murex Pecten shell
Some teeth of the famous comb may be missing
