to:  Peggy, Sophie, and Andrew

Thank you for your comments and references.  However, in future please
respond to my personal email address when requested.

-----Original Message-----
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Behalf Of Peggy Williams
Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2003 5:32 PM
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Subject: Re: Chitons


> When collecting here in Florida I often find Chitons attached to the
> material I bring home.  I'm talking about small specimens (4-12 mm).  I've
> put some of them into alcohol.  I don't really know what to do with them.
I
> hate to just toss them out.  Anyone out there actually, seriously collect
> and identify this kind of material?  I don't presently have very many on
> hand, but it seems that recently I've been coming across more and more of
> them.  I'm looking for a good home for them.
>
> If interested, reply to my private email address  (domestic contacts only,
> please).
>
> Marlo
> Merritt Island, FL
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Marlo,

FYI: Those with smooth girdle are probably Chaetopleura apiculata; with
spiky girdle probably Acanthochitona pygmaea.  Try to dry them flat, then
put them in alcohol so they don't fall apart.

Peggy
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