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Shell of the Week: The Jourdan's Turbo

  • Writer: José H. Leal
    José H. Leal
  • 1 day ago
  • 1 min read

Turbo jourdani is one of the largest species of turban shells, reaching at least 20 cm (about 8 inches). The Jourdan’s Turban is geographically restricted to western and southern Australia. This shell, displayed with its massive operculum, is species number 52 in the new “Global Distribution” exhibit of our renovated “Great Hall of Shells”. Don’t miss it! 



 


 
 
 

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