9 inches Yellow Helmet Shell, Horned Helmet Shell for Sale - $19.99 each

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9 inches Yellow Helmet Shell, Horned Helmet Shell for Sale - $16.55 each

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Yellow Helmet Shell, Horned Helmet Shell, Cassis cornuta, common name the horned helmet, is a species of extremely large sea snail, in the family Cassidae, the helmet shells and their allies. This hand selected specimen measures approximately 9 inches tall and 8 inches wide. The shell of Cassis cornuta, or Yellow Helmet Shell is a very popular collector's item. In some places the snail is hunted for meat and is traditionally roasted in the shell over fire. The length of the shell varies between 50 mm and 410 mm. It is the largest of all helmet shells. It has a very solid, heavy, rotund shell with large, horn-like knobs and a wide, flat base. The shell has a pale orange color, its base vivid orange, faintly marked with white and brown. This large sea snail is found on sand and coral rubble, often around reefs.

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9 inches Yellow Helmet Shell, Horned Helmet Shell for Sale - $19.99 each