| Ovulidae (egg cowries), subfamily: Ovulinae |
| 11 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
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benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m |
| Indo-Pacific. |
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| Traditionally used in Melanesia for the decoration of boats. Occasionally used as food, but mainly collected for its shell (Ref. 349). In shallow waters, it is near black, soft corals or sponges (Ref. 799). Common on the large fleshy soft coral Sarcophyton (Ref. 349). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| harmless |
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