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Classification
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| Latin name : |
Cypraea tigris melanistic (Linne, 1758) |
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Prosobranchia [ Milne-Edwards, 1848 ] ( Sea snails ) |
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Name : |
Porcelaine tigre
Tigris
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Tiger Cowrie
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Identification
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| Main identification characters |
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très grosse porcelaine à fond blanc mocheté de marron clai et de noir. |
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Biology
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| Feed |
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Broute les algues courtes sur les coraux.
N'est active que la nuit. A ce moment,elle ressemble beaucoup à un escargot. |
| Cycle of life / Reproduction |
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| Interaction with other species |
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Distribution
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| Habitat |
Coral |
Sand |
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Partie interne et externe des Récifs coraliens fermant les lagons. |
| Geographical distribution |
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Commune dans toutes les mer coraliennes du monde. |
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Links
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http://manandmollusc.net/tigris.html
http://www.active.net.gr/aegeanshells/mus-sol-phc-tigris-red.htm
http://www.george-shells.com/cypraea10/cyp_tigris_mel_92.html
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Bibliography
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Data sheet written by Christophe Naslain , 31/10/2002
Updates :
Abystrale - 27/08/2006
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