This species is poorly understood as yet. If viewing large collections of
Strombus, one is almost certain there are several species "hidden". Needs
study.



> Speaking of Strombus costatus, I've been wanting to know if there's an
> explanation for the two forms I've encountered.
>
> One is relatively thin, with refined sculpturing, as in the Bahamas.
>
> The other is heavy, coarse, very thick-lipped, with dark gray on the outer
> lip and parietal area as in St. Martin, not very far from the Bahamas.
>
> The habitats are similar, seems to me.
>
> Have other sculptural variations been found? Are they named?
>
> David Kirsh
> Durham, NC

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