I am really surprised that our man on the trash belt is only finding
singles of this species.  In recent years at the scallop dump at Carrabelle,
pairs in all the described colours were the norm and quite common.
Even in material dragged years ago, well coloured pairs (in the driveway)
were easily found.
 
Bill F.
 
-----Original Message-----
From: JOYCE MATTHYS <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Friday, January 29, 1999 9:03 PM
Subject: Aequipecten muscosus, etc.
 
 
>Yes, we have found the Adquipecten muscosus on Sanibel.  Ken found one this
>winter and we found five or six last year.  The one he found this year was
>rust colored which seems to be the most common to find.  We find numerous
>rust halves and occasionally a yellow or orange half.  Last year the found
>whole ones we found were rust, plus an orange and a reddish one, as well.
>These have been found on the beach following NW winds that have brought in
>a lot of calico scallops (Argopecten gibbus).
>
>Joyce Matthys
>Sanibel Island/Salem, Oregon