Dear all,

Further to Wolfgang's shells:

2       Lima lima
9       Eucithara lyra
12      Monodonta labio
13      Clanculus atropurpureus
14      Epitonium lyrum
15      Epitonium pallasi
16      a trochid or turbinid, but definitely not Peasiella (Littorinidae)

Regarding Clanculus atropurpureus, there is also a red variety. Sometimes
people tend to call these C. denticulatus (Gray). However, if they are from
a tropical Pacific location, they are also C. atropurpureus. BUT, if they
are from SOUTH-western Australia, they can be C. denticulatus proper, which
is NOT a synonym of C. atropurpureus. There are distinct differences
between these species in microsculpture and dentition of the umbilicus

my two bob's worth

Patty


Dr. Patty Jansen

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