The cursory dorsal mantle groove line is dissimilar to the shells general color pattern, completely devoid of lines, thus easily perceivable.
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The mantle groove ( the line or area where the two mantle flaps meet when they are fully extended ) is dissimilar to the shells general color pattern, and thus easily perceivable.
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The map cowry was named on the basis of its distinct color pattern, because of the longitudinal lines and the easily distinguishable and sinuous mantle groove, which creates a resemblance to ancient maps.