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Subject:	Re: Thick shells -Reply
From:	Paul Monfils <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:	Conchologists of America List <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Tue, 1 Dec 1998 17:36:25 -0500
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Andrew,
Probably mature Turbinella pyrum, that would be my guess.  An 8 inch
specimen can weigh 5 pounds.
On the bivalves, I think Spondylus calcifer from west central mexico
may exceed, or at least match, the fossil forms you mentioned.
Paul M.

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