Dear Mr. Takahashi,
               Thanks for the info, But I was refering to the Cypraea
(Notadusta) musumea pseudokatsuae (f), My reference for this is
http://www.gastropods.com/shell_pages/m/Shell_Cypraea_musumea_pseudokatsuae_
(f).html , I have a few specimens that don't match up to any on Mr. Lorenz's
page and wondered if this could be the one.
       You are right though, Mr Lorenz's page is awesome and hope he
continues his work for us all to appreciate and enjoy for many years to
come.
       Regards
            Andrew


----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Takahashi" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2000 1:30 AM
Subject: Re: Cypraea (Notadusta) musumea pseudokatsuae (f)


> Aloha!
> I think you're refering to Cypraea musumea f. lacrimula sp. nov. This was
> brought to light by the efforts of Felix Lorenz. Check his awesome site at
> www.cowries.net/. Then scroll down to Notadusta. He confirms identity of
> musumea, katsuea, & lacrimula. Shape, teeth, fossula, & teeth staining are
> enhanced for ID.
> I have multiple specimens of all three species & they are identical to the
> comparative descriptions mentioned by Lorenz. Lacrimula has recently
became
> visible due to recent deep dredging efforts off the Philippines between
the
> Bohol Sea & North Sulu Sea. Hope this helps.      Mahalo! Chris Takahashi