>At least everyone in Florida. In the Bahamas a Horse Conch is what
>we call a "Chank", Turbinella angulata. The scientific name is
>better because it's understood all over the world.
>
>Peggy
>
>On Mar 9, 2008, at 7:14 PM, mike gray wrote:
>
>>  But as long as
>>
>>you say "Florida Horse Conch", everyone will know of whom you speak.


Indeed, common names are meaningless. Confusing at best.
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Andrew Grebneff
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