Paul Monfils wrote:
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> It seems that Nucella lapillus may follow the pattern described for
> certain other gastropods, of greater color variation toward the
> extremes of the geographic range.  Ross described colorful
Hi Paul and all,
Nucella lapillus seems to be an extremely variable species even in its
sculpture.
One particular form from the Spanish Atlantic coast has a sculpture of
particularly raised lamelle, that it was actually described as a species
of Coralliophila.
 
Constantine.