Title:
Noble Pen Shell (Pinna nobilis)
Description:
The image on the stamp is based on a photo.
Pinna nobilis is a species of large, saltwater clam, also known as the noble pen shell or fan mussel. It is found in the Mediterranean Sea and is characterized by its elongated and fragile shell, which can grow up to a meter in length. Pinna nobilis has an important ecological role as a filter feeder and serves as a habitat for various marine species. Unfortunately, it is also threatened by factors such as pollution, habitat destruction, and overfishing, and is considered to be a protected species in many countries.
Pinna nobilis is a species of large, saltwater clam, also known as the noble pen shell or fan mussel. It is found in the Mediterranean Sea and is characterized by its elongated and fragile shell, which can grow up to a meter in length. Pinna nobilis has an important ecological role as a filter feeder and serves as a habitat for various marine species. Unfortunately, it is also threatened by factors such as pollution, habitat destruction, and overfishing, and is considered to be a protected species in many countries.
Country:
Algeria
Denomination:
0.40 د.ج - Algerian dinar
Issue Date:
1970-03-28
Color:
Multicolor
Print Method:
Photogravure
Perforation:
comb 11½
Watermark:
No Watermark
Dimensions:
27 x 36.5 mm
Emission:
Commemorative
Series:
Marine Life (1970)
Catalog Numbers:
Mi:DZ 545,Sn:DZ 436,Yt:DZ 511,Sg:DZ 554
Date Added:
2025-10-29 04:21:34
Themes:
Animals (Fauna) | Molluscs | Sea Life | Shells
Date Added:
2025-10-29 04:21:34
