Key Identification Features
- Both the mantle and foot are very well developed, and the species usually has external antennae.
- The groove's sinuous shape, with several branches and notches, is a diagnostic identifying feature of this species.
- This distinctive color pattern resembles the appearance of ancient maps, which is the origin of both the species' scientific name and its common name of map cowry.
- The base of the shell is whitish and often bears a brown blotch, while the distinct margins have various fawn spots set against a pale background.
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