The star system calculates the number of pieces that were handled by Conchology, Inc. in the last 21 years:
0 – 5 pieces
6 stars
6 – 10 pieces
5 stars
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.
Strophiops primordia Maynard and Clapp in Maynard, 1921
"71. S. primordia.
Larger, 1.35 by .50; frontal bar wide. low; costae 28; narrower than interspaces; white. Great Srirrup Key. On palms, shrubs, and grass. Common. 2008, Plate 29, figs. 1, 2." (Maynard and Clapp in Maynard, 1921a:132)
Geographic Distribution:
Berry Islands, Bahama Islands
Type Locality:
Great Srirrup Key, [Berry Islands, Bahamas]
[25° 34' N, -77° 45' W]
Type Material:
Lectotype, MCZ 76173
There are 2,007 paralectotypes, including MCZ 357010 (178 specimens) and USNM 420126 (150 specimens).