Debi,
 
For information about the coffee melampus, check the thorough revision work
prepared by Portuguese malacologist Antonio M. de Frias Martins, "Anatomy
and systematics of the western Atlantic Ellobiidae (Gastropoda: Pulmonata),
Malacology, 1996, 37 (2): 163-332.
 
 
At 09:14 AM 6/10/98 -0700, you wrote:
>Does anyone have or know where I can find live history information on
>Coffee Melampus (Melampus coffeus) and Atlantic Ribbed Mussel (Geukensia
>demissa)?  Personall observations would also be welcomed.
>
>I am also looking for culturing information for these two species.
>
>Thanks,
>debi
 
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