Paul:
It might be a Oocorys alcocki E.A. Smith, 1906, which is very similar to
Galeodea rugosa with a rather thin and somewhat yellowish light tan operc.
I have not yet been able to find a photo reference for you.
Cheers,
Ed Dunham
 
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> From: PaulCyp <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Unknown Cassidae?
> Date: Thursday, March 12, 1998 11:45 AM
>
> Hello all,
>
> I'm in the frustrating position of being unable to identify an attractive
> shell over 100 mm (4 inches) in length.  I don't mind having trouble with
the
> minishells, but this is ridiculous.  I've tried every source I have
available.
> It is a lightweight, inflated, tan-colored shell resembling Galeodea
rugosa
> from the Mediterranean, but with finer scupture.  But this one is from
deep
> water in the Philippines.  Maybe some kind of Oocorys?  Sculpture
consists of
> fine spiral cords, uniform in size and closely spaced.  Operculum
resembles a
> typical Phalium operculum.  Any suggestions?
> Paul M.