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Cypraea cinerea |
Distribution |
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Atlantic gray cowrie |
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Atlantische Porzellanschnecke |
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Atlantische grijze kauri |
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Porcelaine grise de l'atlantique |
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Maco |
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The tropical Atlantic |
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Substrate and environment |
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Exclusively a marine species
The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species crawls on the seafloor
The animal hunts at night
The species can be found between 5 and 20 Meters
Uncommon Species
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General behaviour of the species |
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Species generally solitary
Imitates a rock or a coral.
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General characteristics of the species |
Maximum size : 3 cm
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Relationship with humans |
The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.).
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The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
