TROCA SHELLS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Troca Shells

  • Troca's are top shells. scientific name: Trochidae. This is a large family of shells found world wide. The shells are spiral to conical shape and vary from low to tall and slender. They range from less than 1/2 inch to over 6 inches in size.


  • The shells exterior are variable and may be smooth, glossy or sculptured. All trocas have a pearly interior and a horny operculum consisting of many turns.


  • Trocas are herbivores and use their radulae to feed on algae and vegetable detritus.


  • Sexes are separate and in some species the females are larger than the males. The two sexes position close to each other releasing eggs and sperm; fertilizing instantly. The eggs can be produced singly or in large strings or masses. The larvae free swimming stage is short lived.


  • Troca Maculata shell 1/12/13

    Troca Maculata Shells

    HH1-6

    Troca Maculata Shell 2 3/8 to 3 inches...... .89



    Pearl Troca Shell 1/12/13

    Pearl Troca Shell

  • E2-17
  • One Pearl Troca shell 1 7/8 to 2 1/2 inches .......$3.75


  • E0-17
  • One Pearl Troca Shell 2 6/8 to 4 inches ...... $7.75


  • Anaconda Troca Shell 1/12/13

    ANACONDA TOP SHELL

  • N2-12

  • One Anaconda Top Shell 2 to 2 1/2 inches......OUT OF STOCK
  • Troca Natural Shell 1/12/13

    Troca Natural Shell

  • Q1-10
  • One Natural Troca Shell 3/8 to 6/8 inch..... .03


  • Natural Trochus  1/12/13

    Natural Trochus top shell

  • WW0-10
  • One Natural Trochus shell 3/8 to 1 inch...... .09


  • Red Stripe Trocus  1/12/13

    RED STRIPE top shells

  • Red Stripe Trocus can vary from stripes of redish brown to grey-white stripes and dashes.


  • W1-10
  • One Red Stripe Trocus 1 to 1 2/8 inch ...... .09


  • Silver Troca Shell 1/12/13

    Silver Troca Shells

  • I1-6
  • One Silver Troca shell 2 to 2 1/2 inches....... $1.19


  • Green Trocas Polished  1/12/13 K1-6

    GREEN POLISHED TROCA SHELLS


  • K1-6
  • One Green Polished Troca 2 to 2 1/2 inch.....$1.29


  • Elongated Troca 1/12/13

    ELONGATED TROCA SHELL


  • E0-9
  • One Elongated Troca Shell 1 3/8 to 2 1/2 inch...... OUT OF STOCK
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