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| The Murex or Rock Shells range in size from small to large, but generally have
very thick, spiral shells that can vary greatly in shape with turreted whorls. Some
produce purple pigment, once used to make dye. They are carnivorous critters that will eat
just about everything in sight. They feed on bivalves and barnacles often by drilling
holes in them in them. They also eat shrimp, sponge and algae. They are generally found in
sand or mud, among rock and coral, generally in intertidal, shallow water. There are about
400 species. |
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Murex Multiramosus
A very large and showy shell. Pure white with flecks
of golden brown. Our specimens measure
five to six inches.
No. LS545-04. Only $6.50 |
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Murex Pectin
The famous "Venus Comb," so named for its long
spines. A magnificent shell that belongs in every collection.
| Four Inch: |
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No. LS545-01a. Only $6.75 |
| Five Inch: |
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No. LS545-01b. Only $8.75 |
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Haitian
Murex
A heavy white shell. Two and half to three and a
half inches.
No. LS545-02. Only $1.00 |
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Murex Brassica
Colorful pink mouth, three to four inch specimen.
No. LS545-05. Only $4.00 |
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Murex Ramosus
White with gentle splashes of gold. Note delicate arms.
No. LS545-08. Only $1.25 |
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Apple Murex.
We've shown two, to provide a front and rear view. This shells runs about two and half
inches. Some a little less. Some a little more.
No. LS545-03. Only $1.00 |
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Murex Endiva long spine
Long black spines protrude from golden tinted shell.
No. LS545-06. Only $1.75 |
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Murex Virgenues
Gentle brown bands on this almost spineless Murex.
No. LS545-09. Only $1.00
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