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Venus' Comb Murex
Murex pecten
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Curly Murex
Chicoreus microphyllus
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- Found in
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How to recognise it
- Colours
- brownyelloworangegreen
Chicoreus microphyllus is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails.
Description
The size of an adult shell varies between 35 mm and 124 mm.
Distribution
This species is widespread through the Indo-West Pacific region.
Similar species
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Is Curly Murex dangerous?
Curly Murex has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
