Hi folks,
 
I believe it is certainly possible that Linné did know about the behaviour
of Strombus pugilis. In other names given to animals (e.g. insecta) Linné
was well aware of certain points of behaviour of species, i.e. the places
where the animals dwell, host plants etc., as is proven by the names
(epitheton specifum) like betulae, palustris, arbustorum etc..
 
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> Van: STANLEY FRANCIS <[log in to unmask]>
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> Onderwerp: Re: Strombus pugilis.
> Datum: woensdag 24 december 1997 20:02
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> Many Thanks to Thomas Watters, Bob Lipe and Paul M, for their comments
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> Strombus pugilis.  I think the' aggressive behaviour'  is a hallmark of
> this Family,as I also suffered 'sliced fingers' from their serrated
> operculum, while picking up Strombus decorus raybaudii in South Eastern
> Turkey a few years ago.  Nevertheless I am inclined to agree with
> Tom,considering the great volume of papers he published on alflora fauna
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> mollusca, it is doubtful whither Linnaeus ever had the opportunity of
> studying the shell in its natural environment, so the 'gladiator glove'
> theory would seem to be  the most logical explanation.  Thank you for
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> interesting responses.  Stanley Francis