Dear Conchlers,

I don't like to speak from dwarf specimens of a shell. But can you tell me when a
Cypraea tigris is dwarf and why are dwarfs are valuted higher.In the museums collection
there is a Cypraea tigris abou 59 mm, nice spotted, from Zanzibar I think and quite heavy.
Is this again dwarf for you.
with best regards
the Heltiger

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