What is the star system?
The star system calculates the number of pieces that were handled by Conchology, Inc. in the last 21 years:
| 0 – 5 pieces | 6 stars |
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| 6 – 10 pieces | 5 stars |
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| 11 - 25 pieces | 4 stars | |
| 26 - 75 pieces | 3 stars | |
| 76 - 150 pieces | 2 stars | |
| > 150 pieces | 1 star | |
We want to point out that the star system is only very reliable for PHILIPPINE shells only, as we handle very few foreign shells in general. As time goes, the system will become more and more performant.
Collectables
BUCCINIDAE
A large family, with a worldwide distribution. Most of the larger species live near the Arctic. Their rough shells, often with a heavy periostracum are appealing because they remind the collector of the cold atmosphere of very northern beaches. Their data reminisce of the time of the great discoveries: Barentz Sea Bering Strait, Spitzbergen, Nova Zembla, are all romantic names linked to great ships and explorers such as the Victoria and Perry. Nowadays BUCCINIDAE are more collected than ever. Warm water species may have beautiful colours and are usually smaller than their northern relatives. Especially the genera SIPHONALIA and BABYLONIA are a pleasure to collect and to build up a complete set. About 800 species.
For a list of genera and species:
http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=149