{"product_id":"4-shell-growth-series-friele-whelk-beringius-frielei-with-documentation-opercula","title":"4 Shell Growth Series Friele Whelk - Beringius frielei with Documentation \u0026 Opercula","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring a sense of rugged, natural wonder to your coastal décor with this beautifully aged 4-shell growth series of the Friele Whelk. Each shell showcases the dramatic spiral form and textured surface typical of deepwater whelks, with earthy brown tones and distinctive white spots. This growth set makes a striking visual statement—from the smallest juvenile shell to the mature adult form, offering a unique view into the species’ development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"465\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beringius frielei\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"500\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"560\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"515\"\u003eLength: 5.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"530\"\u003eLength: 5.1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"545\"\u003eLength: 3.8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"560\"\u003eLength: 3.7\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"577\"\u003eAttributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"869\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"649\"\u003eBrown natural shell with distinct white spots and weathered patches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"710\"\u003eCoarse texture with strong ridges and high spired whorls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"753\"\u003eEach shell includes original operculum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"808\"\u003eIncludes documentation of 2022 offshore collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"869\"\u003eCollected from deep waters off Hokkaido, Northeast Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003eThese shells are meant to be display shells. While they are in good conditions these are not professionally graded. The shell may show evidence of life in the ocean please refer to photos for reference.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Loving Coastal Living","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44733032956044,"sku":"FW-BF","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/5501\/7100\/files\/IMG-3179.jpg?v=1761862328","url":"https:\/\/kitchenandmetal.com\/products\/4-shell-growth-series-friele-whelk-beringius-frielei-with-documentation-opercula","provider":"Kitchen + Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}