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Your best book for Baja is:
"Seashells of Tropical West America" second edition by Myra Keen
Jennifer Hanhila wrote:
> Good morning,
> I was wondering if anyone knows of an identification book which
> indexes according to zone. I know that the zone for each shell can be
> found, but thought this might be a handy "tool" for someone visiting a
> particular zone. As I mentioned the other day, we are going to drive
> the length of Baja. I believe that area is "Panamic". Does this term
> include both the east coast and the west coasts of Baja? Is there a
> book about Panamic shells? Is there a book about the shells of Baja?
> Also, as a shell lover but not a scientific student of shells I
> enjoy reading the Conch-L entries. I was wondering, however, if any of
> you are aware of a list that might be geared to the "less informed"
> collector. I would enjoy reading about what people find and where they
> find them. I really enjoyed the "Simon" entries. I could almost feel
> that I was there. Considering where I live, that was a real treat.
> Thanks again for your help.
> Jennifer (in Phoenix where it's perfect, but I definitely will not be
> saying that in 2 1/2 months)
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--
Jim and Bobbi Cordy
of Merritt Island, Florida.
Jim Specializes in Self-Collected
Caribbean & Florida Shells
Bobbi in Shell Creations
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