Dear James,

From India,

Turbinella pyrum (Common Indian Chank)
Targetted for manufacture of traditional Indian jewelry like bangles,
bracelets, and also the shell is used for religious ceremonies.

Trochus niloticus and Turbo marmoratus
Targetted for the manufacture of mother-of-pearl buttons (for clothing), and
other jewelry. Also marmoratus is used decoratively as lampshades.

Murex ramosus, Cassis cornuta, Cypraecassis rufa, Cymbiola melo melo - all
as decorative sea shells.

Need any more information, do contact me.

Cheers,
Ashish Gupta (Mr.)
Chennai, India

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Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2000 8:17 AM
Subject: Target species...


>Can anyone shoot the names of some target species of the Indo-Pacific my
way
>for my research paper?  I refer to those that would be targeted
commercially
>and by local fishermen for food and/or deco.  Tridacnids are a given, but
>any others in particular that are exploited or have been in the past would
>be great to know... any particular Murex?  Are there any that aren't used
>for food but are solely exploited for the shell curio trade?
>
>Thanks.
>
>-James
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