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Clypeomorus bifasciatus persica

Phylum: Mollusca Class: Gastropda Family: Cerithiidae Species: Clypeomorus bifasciatus persica Description: A short sharp shell with a  slightly rounded last body whorl leading to medium sized oval aperture. The whorls are decorated with large rounded 'warty' nodules in spiral lines of about 3 per whorl. The nodules are white to cream on a black or brown background. Typical size: L19mm W 9mm Information Source: Bahrain First National Report to the CBD (2006); Bahrain Seashells (1994)...

Cypraea caurica

Phylum: Mollusca Class: Gastropda Family: Cypraeoidae Species: Cypraea caurica Description: This cowrie is a beautiful glossy shell with a pink to peach colouration on the teeth, the upper colour is light blue mottled green/brown with a large dark brown 'saddle' and big black spots to the margin. However, it is usually found rather washed out, being light brown on creamy white. There are approximately 17 strong teeth on one edge with less pronounced teeth on a rounded lip of the other edge of the aperture. Typical size: H 15mm L 32mm W 20mm Information Source: Bahrain First National Report to the CBD (2006); Bahrain Seashells (1994)...