This is a request.

"William M. Frank" wrote:

> Over the past ten years Busycotypus canaliculatus (Linnaeus, 1758)
> have not been particularly common on N. E. Florida (Duval Co.) beaches
> with Busycon sinistrum and Busycon carica being the dominant species.
> However, over the past two years, B. canaliculatus has become the
> most common species (don't ask me why). Interestingly, a large
> percentage of B. canaliculatus found have a "snow white shell" with
> no coloration at all.  This morning I examined 38 specimens of which
> five were pure white.  The coloration of the animal was no different
> than those which produced normally colored shells.
>
> Other than Harry Lee and Phil Poland who have an albino specimen(s)
> in their collection, I would be interested in hearing from others who
> have collected pure white specimens or have pure white specimens
> in their collection in regards to where they were collected, how
> common they were in the resident population, and the size. Thanks in
> advance.
>
> PS:  Digital images (JPEG) of the living five white specimens are
> available on request.
>
> Regards,
>
> Bill Frank
> 1865 Debutante Dr.
> Jacksonville, FL 32246-8645
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