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
CLAVATORIDAE
Is a small family of large elongate snails living in Madagascar, formerly placed most often in the ACAVIDAE, but now split from that family once more.
There are 3 genera: the attractive Leucotaenius (7 species), Paraclavator (3 species) and Clavator (13 species, some very rare).
For a list of genera and species:
http://molluscabase.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=993104
The literature:
2002 Poppe, Groh & Charles
A Conchological Iconography. Family ACAVIDAE, excluding Ampelita.
2014 Cossignani Tiziano
African Landshells.