Dear Jim, Helmut, and all,
 
I recall correctly, the word Chlamys is not Latin but Greek in origin, and
means tunic. One idea I had heard (maybe apocryphal?) is that this is but
another reference to the use of scallops as symbols on the tunics worn by
Crusaders. Another idea is that the tunic is refering to the commensal
sponges commonly worn by this genus. And, to the best of my knowledge, it is
pronounced  "klah' mees" as Lynn suggested, although I tend to stress a
light "z" sound at the end. Take care- Aaron
 
Aaron Baldwin
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