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Posted: Jan 15 2007

Macrocypraea zebra (Linnaeus, 1758) Measled Cowrie

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M. zebra is found in SE Florida and the Keys. Often found with M. cervus. M. zebra reaches 100 mm (a rare giant) whereas M. cervus can reach 180 mm (such rarities can be found in deep water along Florida's east coast).

 

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