'Nautilus staircase' ilham daripada cengkerang siput (di bahagian dalam apabila dibelah dua). Direka bentuk oleh Hijjas Kasturi.
DAhulu ada seorang teman memanggilnya 'Siput Keramat'. :)
Sebahagian maklumat yang kuperoleh tentang siput nautilus ini...
Family: Nautilidae.
The Chambered Nautilus is the last surviving genus of the nautiloids. The nautiloids were the largest predators in the seas of the Ordovician period, 450 million years ago. The Nautilus is found in the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean. Its most familiar characteristic is its smooth, coiled shell, up to 11 inches in diameter. The shell is lined with mother-of-pearl and is separated into a series of progressively larger compartments; the most recent of which is inhabited by the animal. The walls (septa) dividing the chambers are pierced by a tube (siphuncle) connected to the nautilus. Gas and liquid exchange occurs through the siphuncle walls, by means of which the nautilus can regulate its buoyancy. Nautiluses spend most of their time at depths of 600-800 feet, but rise to 200 feet at night to feed.
Interesting Facts: The Nautilus, which is related to the octopus, is the only cephalopod to have a true external shell. The form of the shell itself has fascinated naturalists, mathematicians and physicists for years. The spirally coiled, chambered shell is perfectly proportioned mathematically.
Nautilus pompileus. Also known as the pearly Nautilus, this sea shell features chambers separated by a septa but intercommunicating by siphuncle tube. This seashell is common to Philippines and Palau Islands. Usually found living in colonies. Measures approx 5" to 6".
Mmmmm Pulau Palau ? Teringat juga tulisan Trinity tentang kembaranya ke Pulau Palau dalam buku Naked Traveler. ;)
Di mana Pulau Palau ? Lihat peta di bawah ya....
Flying Times and Distances to Palau
The following list contains times and distances to Palau from Main Points of Departure:
The following list contains times and distances to Palau from Main Points of Departure:
From: Distance (statute miles) Flying Times to Palau
| From | Distance | Average Flying time |
|---|---|---|
Brisbane | 2701.73 Miles | 5:30 h/m |
Guam | 813 Miles | 1:45 h/m |
Manila | 1041 Miles | 2:35 h/m |
Tokyo, Japan | 2394 miles | 4:05 h/m |
Taipei, Taiwan-ROC | 2533 miles | 4:55 h/m |
Incheon, S. Korea | 2600 miles | 5:00 h/m |
Honolulu, Hawaii | 4612 miles | 7:50 h/m |
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