I don't believe you'll find S. pugilis on Florida's west coast. Anyone out
there disagree?
Marlo
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Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2002 6:42 PM
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Subject: Another Elementary Question
Yep, It's Me Again!
How do you tell Strombus alatus from Strombus pugilis? Are
they both found in the Gulf of Mexico near Sarasota. If I were to go by
color alone, I would have both species. But I am not sure.
Can someone help? Abbott says something about the angle of the lip; is
this a good indicator?
Thanks!
Linda