Patty,

Visually, the ridge continuing in line with the suture suggests maybe part
of the body whorl has broken off. I know I've been misled by such shells
especially when they're micros. What do you think?

David Kirsh

> From: Patty Jansen <[log in to unmask]>
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> Date: Thu, 4 Jul 2002 16:59:06 -0700
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> Subject: a very strange shell
>
> Dear all,
>
> Ross Mayhew has been so kind to put a picture on the Conch-l identification
> site for me. It is a very strange shell I obtained from an old collection.
> It was found in North-West Australia - sorry, my information is no more
> detailed than that. I know I am supposed to be an expert in Australian
> shells, but I don't even know what family to put this thing in. Turridae?
> Any suggestions? Has anyone ever seen anything like this?
>
> You can see it at:
> http://www.geocities.com/conchlimages/Jansen.html
>
> regards
>
> Patty