Shinbone Tibia Shells - with open chambers - under glass dome - Tibia fusus - 330×180×180 mm
An extraordinary workmanship characterises this composition of shells of the species Tibia fusus (Linnaeus, 1758) . Selected in various sizes, they were skilfully dissected to give a complete view of the growth phases of this extraordinary shell. Only in this way it’s possible to note that the shell in its juvenile phase shows more rounded chambers, and as it grows, these chambers tend to lengthen. For study or collection, it’s also an object of great aesthetic value, ideal to decorate a beautiful living room.
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An extraordinary workmanship characterises this composition of shells of the species Tibia fusus (Linnaeus, 1758) . Selected in various sizes, they were skilfully dissected to give a complete view of the growth phases of this extraordinary shell. Only in this way it’s possible to note that the shell in its juvenile phase shows more rounded chambers, and as it grows, these chambers tend to lengthen. For study or collection, it’s also an object of great aesthetic value, ideal to decorate a beautiful living room.