Cypraea lurida
From a reef 2 miles far from Voula bay Saronicos
golf Greece 15 August 98
These lurida are new population that appeared
last year in this area.
I collected this summer 20 pieces, the size vary
from 27,8 mm. to 45 mm.
The color vary from medium to very dark.
There are globular and elongate form.
In original position with opened mantle on turned
stone.
Another turned stone with three lurida in
original position
with opened mantle.
The fishes attack to microorganisms, as well and
to lurida.
Another turned stone
with two lurida in original position
with opened mantle.
Another turned stone
with two lurida
in original position with
closed mantle.

