I don't believe you'll find S. pugilis on Florida's west coast.  Anyone out
there disagree?

Marlo


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Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2002 6:42 PM
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Subject: Another Elementary Question


Yep, It's Me Again!

How do you tell Strombus alatus from Strombus pugilis?   Are
they both found in the Gulf of Mexico near Sarasota.   If I were to go by
color alone, I would have both species.   But I am not sure.

Can someone help?   Abbott says something about the angle of the lip; is
this a good indicator?

Thanks!
Linda