Tun Shells

Family: Tonnidae. Around 20 species exist worldwide. These shells are thin and light, but strong. The snail is actually larger than the shell it lives in. Tun shells are deep tropical water-dwelling creatures that feed mainly on fish, crustaceans and sea urchins. Because their free-swimming larval life is quite lengthy they have been able to spread out over great distances. Interesting Facts: The name tun shell means cask shell or wine jar.

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Large Spotted Tun This large, delicate Tun shell is beautifully spotted. Measures 3"-4" in size. $3.99 More information about this seashell item
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Banded Tun Sea Shells Tonna sulcosa. This sea shell has a relatively taller spire and deeper suture. The outer lip is prominent. The exterior is smooth with spiral ridges. The base of the sea shell is white with brown spiral stripes. This seashell is common to Indo-Pacific region. Measures approx 3"-5". Also great for Hermit Crabs, the hermit crab opening measures approx. 2" in diameter. $2.99 More information about this seashell item
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Spotted Tun Seashells Tonna dolium. Found offshore in the Indo-Pacific region. Ribs vary in number. Measures approx 2.5"-3". Also great for Hermit Crabs, the hermit crab opening measures approx. 1.75" in diameter. $1.99 More information about this seashell item
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Giant Tun Sea Shells Tonna Olearium. A large and thin sea shell, it features very swollen whorls with a height greater than its breadth. The color varies from a yellowish color to dark chestnut. Growth lines are prominent. Found off shore to 40 meters from the Caribbean to the Indo-Pacific region. Measures approx 7"+. $14.99 More information about this seashell item
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Costate Tun Sea Shells Tonna allium.   This seashell is common to Indo-Pacific region.   Measures approx 1. 5" - 2".   $0.49 More information about this seashell item
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Large Pink Murex 3"-4" Mexico and California. Lovely soft pink color. $2.49 More information about this seashell item
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