sure looks like a whopper of a  M. lateralis.  I'll check later
tonight when I am home  as to what maximum size Huber lists for this
species.



On 3/17/22, [log in to unmask]
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> Hi Carole,
>
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>
> I’m sure you’ve checked, but here’s my treatment: Musculus lateralis |
> letstalkseashells (olram9.wixsite.com)
> <https://olram9.wixsite.com/letstalkseashells/copy-of-bivalve-template-99>
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> Mikkelson & Bieler (Seashells of Southern Florida) do indicate size can
> reach 12 mm.  I’ve found many of these and anything over 12 mm is beyond my
> experience.
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>
>
> It would seem to me to be difficult for someone with you experience to
> confuse M. lateralis with Botula fusca or Lioberus castanea.  A photo would
> help us all.  Go to A comparison
> <https://olram9.wixsite.com/letstalkseashells/copy-of-discussing-excel>  for
> comparison of the three species.
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>
> Marlo
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>
> From: Conchologists List <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of Carole
> Marshall
> Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2022 11:57 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [CONCH-L] Musculus lateralis
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>
> Dear Listers,
>
> I found a 26 mm. shell I am certain is Musculus lateralis. In most of the
> references, it gives a maximum size of 12 mm. Does anyone know if this
> species even gets as large as 26 mm. , or did I just find a giant.  Any
> information would be great,
>
> thanks,
>
> Carole Marshall
>
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