Although described in 1821, even in 1961 digitate were still in obscurity.
It was believed at one time there were 2. L. digitata (Perry, 1811) and
what appeared to be a smaller version, L. digitata crocata Reeve.
Suggestions were made that it be raised to a full subspecies, but it never
developed. Sounds like a up-date is needed.

Harry B.

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> [Original Message]
> From: Timothy Blackwood <[log in to unmask]>
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> Date: 11/7/2004 10:26:31 AM
> Subject: Question about Lambis digitata. : )
>
> Hello,
>
>      In my collection I have a specimen of Lambis digitata (Perry, 1811)
from Zanzibar.  While
> recently updating the taxonomy of my shells I came across the following
web site:
>
> www.chez.com/malacos/ACTUEXTN.HTM
>
> It shows two specimens, one labeled as Lambis digitata (Perry 1811) and
the second labeled as
> Lambis digitata crocea (Reeve 1842).  After examining the pictured
specimens I can see some
> noticeable differences in the shells.  This brings me to my question(s).
>
> 1. Are two subspecies/forms of Lambis digitata recognized?
>
>      and
>
> 2. What are the differences one should look at when making the
distinction?
>
> Distinguishing between subspecies is of special interest to me, so I
thought I'd run this by our
> resident Conch-L Strombidae experts.  Any help you can provide (written
info, photos, article
> reprints, article citations) will be greatly appreciated.  Thank you very
much in advance.  I'll
> look forward to hearing from you soon.  Bye for now. :)
>
> Sincerely,
> Tim Blackwood
>
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