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Subject:	Re: Conchs and cones
From:	"William M. Frank" <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:	Conchologists of America List <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Tue, 21 Sep 1999 10:43:21 -0400
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According to "The Queen Conch," by Orr & Berg, Strombus gigas has
a estimated life span of six or seven years.  "Some undoubtedly live
longer in the colder parts of their range, like Bermuda, where metabolism
and growth are slower" - they say.

Bill Frank
1865 Debutante Dr.
Jacksonville, Florida 32246
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Subject: Conchs and cones


> Does anyone know:
>
> 1) how long Strombus gigas lives and/or reaches adult size?
> 2) how long Conus textile lives?

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