Semicassis pyrum (Lamarck, 1822)
Helmet shell
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Family:  Cassidae (helmet and bonnet shells)
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Environment:  benthic; marine
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: Kermadec, New Zealand, and Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  One dead shell collected on beach (Ref. 88739).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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