To all listers:

        I wholeheartedly agree with Fabio ... the selling of a "registered" paratype (does he mean a designated paratype?) is a practice that has no place in Malacology or any of the biological sciences. It is far too easy to lose track of paratypes sold and/or distributed to private collectors.   A paratype can be used to designate a neotype in the event that a holotype is lost or destroyed.  With that said I strongly urge Carlo to donate this specimen to a recognized museum or university collection where it can be properly held for future researchers rather than auction it off to the highest bidder a la Ebay.

Sincerely,

Lindsey


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-----Original Message-----
From: Conchologists List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Fabio Wiggers
Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2011 5:50 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [CONCH-L] Cypraea granulata - hinuhinu

Although paratypes are not name bearing types, i do not like seen them being sold. I believe types should remain in public collections as they have enourmous scientific value.

Regards,

Dr.  Fábio Wiggers
Biólogo

Em 08/09/2011,  s 17:50, Carlo Macc  <[log in to unmask]> escreveu:

> $ 780 only?
>
> Carlo
>
> SPECIAL AUCTION (ACTUAL REAL PARATYPE FROM DESCRIPTION OF MAY 2011)
>
> Name: Cypraea "Nucleolaria" hinuhinu Moretzsohn, 2011.
>
> Location: Mokuleia, N.Shore, Oahu, Hawaii.
>
> Grade: GEM.
>
> Size: 29.24 x 18.01 x 13.43mm. (By Digital Caliper).
>
> Notes: SELF-COLLECTED LIVE GEM FROM INSIDE A DEEP-WATER LAVA TUBE AND JUST
> NAMED NEW HAWAIIAN ENDEMIC AS OF MAY 2011. I RECOGNIZED THIS SPECIES AS
> BEING DISTINCTIVELY DIFFERENT FROM NUCLEUS AND GRANULATA AND PROVIDED A
> HANDFUL OF TYPES TO DR MORETZSOHN TO BE DESCRIBED. IN HAWAII THE NAME
> HINUHINU MEANS "GLOSSY-SHINY" SINCE IT HAD CHARACTERISTICS OF BOTH NUCLEUS
> AND GRANULATA BUT STOOD OUT ALONE. IN 40YRS I ONLY FOUND A FEW AND WAS ABLE
> TO GET A FEW MORE FROM MY DIVE PARTNERS TO FORM A RELIABLE BASE TO HAVE THIS
> SPECIES PROPERLY NAMED. THIS IS A LIVE COLLECTED GEM AND THE LARGEST SO IT
> WOULD BE PRUDENT TO SAY NOT ONLY A REGISTERED PARATYPE BUT A POSSIBLY A
> WORLD RECORD SIZE AS WELL.  ONLY A HANDFUL OF THIS SPECIES EXIST WHICH MEANS
> ONLY A COUPLE WILL FIND THEIR WAY INTO A SELECT FEW WHO ARE SERIOUS ENOUGH
> TO OWN SUCH A RARITY.
>
> "HOW MANY COLLECTORS CAN SAY THEY OWN A MUSEUM GRADE PARATYPE"? I RESERVE
> THE RIGHT TO END THIS AUCTION AT ANY TIME.
>
> All items come with full data! Shipping & Handling by USPS PRIORITY to USA
> w/confirmation or will be sent First Class & registered to non-USA addresses
> for free. Paypal payment to be made within 48hrs of receipt of invoice. GOOD
> LUCK!
>

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