Matt Grote

*Trivia splendidissima

The Trivia of Southern Africa

*live Trivia aperta

Hello! My name is Matthew Grote, and I collect the Trivias of Southern Africa. This Genus is closely related to the Cypraea- but far less popular with collectors. (Most Trivias are less than 30mm). Colors range from mauve to tan to white. Trivias can be broadly classified as smooth or ribbed. The interest and beauty I find in the Trivia is derived from their form. Very few have any pattern or much color. You'll find a few shells illustrated here. I'll add more in the course of time. For further information on Trivias read William R. Liltved's Cowries and their Relatives of Southern Africa. Trivia calvariola 25mm pink cf Trivia calvariola 26mm inflated giant Trivia sanctispiratus 25mm Trivia rubra 20mm Trivia aperta 22mm These shells are from my collection and are scanned from my photographs (except the 3 that are noted as such). Please read my article on Trivia calvariola "Determining Trivia calvariola" in the March 1997 issue of the Strandloper. (email Dr. Mike Cortie at MIKEC@MSINFO.MINTEK.AC.ZA for further details of the magazine.) It has been remarked upon that I show no apertures, I will ammend this with my next batch! Please enjoy my page's limited scope, and email with comments. Sincerely, Matt *live Trivia rubra *the 3 images marked with an asterix are the property of William Rune Liltved Have a look at my garden page -its as low-tech as this one! To find any other shell page please go to Guido Poppe's site.