We have two distinct forms in Brazil - the regular shouldered form from
North Brasil, a heavy and thick shell reaching over 300mm

http://www.femorale.com/shellphotos/photos12/24218.jpg

and a Southern form, found mainly off Rio de Janeiro - a much lighter,
elongated shell. It is usually darker too.

http://www.femorale.com/shellphotos/photos14/29264.jpg

Marcus

>This is a shell everyone knows.    However, for this very reason I can
>address it quickly and pop out a presentation on a cold day with everyone
>out for the day but me.  So, here it is and, I hope, with some information
>and photos about C. variegata you may not have seen, including two
wonderful
>videos.
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>http://z14.invisionfree.com/Conchologist_Forum/index.php?showtopic=2047
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