Thursday, December 9, 2010

Placuna placenta

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             CAPIZ SHELL - Placuna placenta. The outer shell of the marine mollusk, Placuna placenta, found in the shallow coastal waters of the Philippines. Capiz shell is a flat, semi-transparent shell with a pearlescent appearance. Capiz is often used to create lampshades or other luminescent objects because of its striking appearance when light shines through.

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