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Subject:	Re: Need ID Confirmation on Brechites
From:	Andrew Grebneff <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:	Conchologists of America List <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Fri, 18 Apr 2003 15:50:29 +1200
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>I obtained Brechites specimens from Thailand with locality stated as
>Andaman Sea.  I think they most closely resemble Brechites (Penicillus)
>philippinensis, but I would appreciate advice on their identity from any
>Clavagellidae experts or collectors on Conch-L.  Images are on my (very
>utilitarian) web page at:
>http://members.cox.net/cbankston/ShellImages.html
>
>I would appreciate replies to Conch-L or to my e-mail address:
>[log in to unmask]
>--
>Cecil N. Bankston
>Baton Rouge, LA USA

The buccinid isn't a Buccinulum, it appears to be a Cantharus (Pollia).

The clavagellid isn't B. philippinensis, which is constricted behind
the disc. It is subgenus Penicillus, with its single row of
unbranched tubes.

According to Smith 1976, this species is B (P) penis (Linné 1758).
--
Andrew Grebneff
165 Evans St, Dunedin 9001, New Zealand
<[log in to unmask]>
Seashell, Macintosh, VW/Toyota van nut

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