Paul,

A good example of the advantage of using of descriptive nomenclature vs.
patronymics.

Winston Barney

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From: "Paul Monfils" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, December 03, 2001 9:16 PM
Subject: Re: Unio ID ?


> I think I found it.  I found a list of common and scientific unio names
> online.  Because of the interior color, I played a hunch and looked for
> species called "purple ... something". or "pink ... somthing".  After
> striking out on a few pinks and purples, I opened an image called
> "purple pocketbook" (why don't marine shells have names like this?).
> Anyway, the species that goes under that name is Potamilus purpuratus.
> The image looks like my shell, but if there are other species similar to
> this, I would like to know.  Thanks.
>
> Paul M.