I've been trying for years to find a satisfactory identification for this one, which is from the nearshore in Zanzibar: http://www.schnr-specimen-shells.com/Zanzipecten.JPG http://www.schnr-specimen-shells.com/Zanzipecten2.JPG http://www.schnr-specimen-shells.com/Zanzipectendetail.JPG It is 45mm, and the species don't get much bigger than that, to my knowledge. If someone can come up with a "definitive" moniker for it, i would be grateful!! From a beautifuly sunny Monday morning in New Scotland, Ross Mayhew. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- [log in to unmask] - a forum for informal discussions on molluscs To leave this list, click on the following web link: http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=conch-l&A=1 Type your email address and name in the appropriate box and click leave the list. ----------------------------------------------------------------------