Citta Picca Shell | Polished Shells | Magpie Shell | Mother of Pearl Shells
Citta Picca Shell | Polished Shells | Magpie Shell | Mother of Pearl Shells Citta Picca Shell | Polished Shells | Magpie Shell | Mother of Pearl Shells Citta Picca Shell | Polished Shells | Magpie Shell | Mother of Pearl Shells

Citta Picca Shell

Also known as the Magpie Shell, this polished marbled shell of almost black has touches of white, and sage green together with flecks of mother of pearl.
 
The citta pica is part of the large turbininae family of some several hundred species.
 
Most dwell in the shallow waters of warm tropical seas.
 
This variety comes from the Caribbean and is a well known edible species. 
 
Size: approx 7-8cm
 
 
Price: £5.99