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Helmet Shell - Semicassis labiata The Helmet Shell - Semicassis labiata (formerly also known as Phalium labiatum) is a species of large predatory sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc.<br /> <br /> There are 3 known/recognised sub-species :<br /> <br /> Semicassis labiata iheringi (Carcelles, 1953)<br /> Semicassis labiata labiata (G. Perry, 1811)<br /> Semicassis labiata zeylanica (Lamarck, 1822)<br /> <br /> Am not sure which sub-species this particular Spotting is of. Cebu,Geotagged,Helmet Shell,Malapascua,Philippines,Sea Shell,Semicassis labiata,Shell,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Helmet Shell - Semicassis labiata

The Helmet Shell - Semicassis labiata (formerly also known as Phalium labiatum) is a species of large predatory sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc.

There are 3 known/recognised sub-species :

Semicassis labiata iheringi (Carcelles, 1953)
Semicassis labiata labiata (G. Perry, 1811)
Semicassis labiata zeylanica (Lamarck, 1822)

Am not sure which sub-species this particular Spotting is of.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Something went wrong with the geotag, can you please set it again? Posted 8 years ago
    1. View Albert Kang's profile
      Albert Kang
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      Done, thanks for pointing it out to me :) Posted 8 years ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
        Ferdy Christant
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        Thank you. Posted 8 years ago

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The Semicassis labiata

''Semicassis labiata'' is a species of large predatory sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc. This species is in the subfamily Cassinae, the "helmet shells" and "bonnet shells", which feed on sea urchins.

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Similar species: Littorinimorpha
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Uploaded Dec 9, 2016. Captured Apr 26, 2016 18:33 in Unnamed Road, Daanbantayan, Cebu, Philippines.
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  • TG-4
  • f/6.3
  • 1/200s
  • ISO800
  • 18mm