Dear Bob;-
    I'd like more information on Opalia Chacei (sp.). It is either one I don't have or one I have designated "Op Sp". It happens.
      Art


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---- Bob Abela <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hi! I do believe this new forum (Let's Talk Seashells) has potential to
> become something special. I especially like the ability to post pictures,
> affording an opportunity to show & tell, share observations, or stimulate an
> interesting conversation. The moderators are making an effort to do get this
> forum going, so I hope others will pay a visit and perhaps join.
>
> In the last day, I included two more post pertaining to species along the
> California coastline. One for Opalia chacei and another for Fissurellidea
> bimaculata. I'll try to continue this for a while, rummaging through my old
> slides and scanning them as I go.
>
> Jim, you have no argument from me, living specimens are indeed intriguing.
> Photographing them is a fun too.
>
> Cheers,
> Bob
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Conchologists List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jim
> Miller
> Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 10:18 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Live shell photos from Bob Abela
>
>
>
> I'm jumping on the bandwagon here and just added four posts to the forum,
> under "Shell Talk." Each pertains to a California species, one each for
> Hespererato vitellina, Pusula californiana, Mitra idae, and Urosalpinx
> subangulata. Each post links to an image of living specimen, which I too
> hope everyone will enjoy and perhaps it'll stimulate some interesting
> conversation. As I continue to scan from my slides, I'll be adding more
> posts.
>
>
>
> Thanks, Bob!
>
> I personally find live specimens intriguing. I just caught a short segment
> on Discovery HD Theater which showed several living species, some of which
> were animals whose body and mantle markings were even more stunning than
> their shells. I had no idea live Tuns were so spectacular.
>
> I'm sure that everyone on Conch-L will want a look at your shots. You all
> probably have the URL by now, but here it is just in case you missed it:
> <http://s14.invisionfree.com/Conchologist_Forum/>
> http://s14.invisionfree.com/Conchologist_Forum/
>
> Best regards,
> Jim
>

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