Black spiral murex. This unusual spiny shell displays air plants to perfection and can be used in both internal and external settings.

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Shell size: 10cm

Description & Application:
Selected natural black spiral murex. This unusual spiny shell displays air plants to perfection and can be used in both internal and external settings.

Colour:
We take great care to provide accurate images, however, variations in shade and markings can occur with natural marine products.

Safety Considerations:
Whilst this natural sea shell is considered to be harmless, it is not suitable for children under 36 months due to either shape, small particle size, or the possibility of breakage.

Background : Murex is the name given to a group of medium to large sized carnivorous tropical sea snails often found in Indo-Pacific waters in inter-tidal zones among rocks. This particular species is often called the plough murex due to the shape of its spines.

Murex in History: The word Murex was used by ancient Greeks which makes it one of the oldest shell names still used today.
The dye often called “Royal Purple” was made from the mucus of selected species of Murex. This costly dye was used for royal and ceremonial robes.

Source & Environment:
Natural sea shells, a by-product of licensed fishing. Approved by authorities in both the country of origin and the UK