Aloha, This is NOT a fake or juvenile. It's simply a adult Tiger Cowry with a overly calloused labial lip. I have seen many like this & have a few so far that's identical, also some with columellar & both labial lips calloused over. The owner of this shell was my breakfast guest at my Cebu condo only a few mornings ago where I purchased others like this one. CHRIS:) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- [log in to unmask] - a forum for informal discussions on molluscs To leave this list, click on the following web link: http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=conch-l&A=1 Type your email address and name in the appropriate box and click leave the list. ----------------------------------------------------------------------