I have had Lion's Paws where the water stayed in them for years!!!!

Linda Bush wrote:

> Hi, Conch-Lers!
>
> I read in a shell book yesterday that the knobs of a Lion's Paw
> (actually Nodipecten fragosus) are filled with liquid when the
> animal is alive.   Can anyone verify this for me?   This is the first time I have run accross this statement.
>
> Thanks,
> Linda