  Click thumbnail for a larger image. | Date: 1965 -
Description: A collection of paper nautilus shells, all sizes. The shell is the egg-case of the female Argonauta nodosa (a species squid). All collected on western Flinders Island beaches. Two special shells show the animals ability to repair it's damaged shell. Collection includes a specimen of the female and eggs preserved in methylated spirits. Format: realia Object: seashells Material: calcium carbonate Titles: Paper Nautilus Subjects: seashells; cephalopods Institution: Furneaux Historical Research Association Inc. Object number: FHR_00032 Disclaimer The content of this record is provided by Furneaux Historical Research Association Inc.. For any questions about the content please contact them. |
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