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Date: | Wed, 31 Dec 1997 11:34:32 -0800 |
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Dear Shell listers,
I have been unable to find the origin of the common name "flamingo
tongue" for Cyphoma gibbosum.
I have looked in numerous texts, net resources etc. (Unfortunately there
are no flamingos at hand whose tongues I can inspect; maybe they look
just like the cowry?!) I would greatly appreciate any explanation you can
provide. Opinions are welcome but a published citation would be much more
valuable. Also, any references to recent work on toxicity of this species
would be appreciated. Many thanks,
Leighton
Leighton Taylor, Ph.D.
Leighton Taylor & Associates
1677 Sage Canyon Road
St. Helena, California, 94574
telephone 707-963-2260
FAX 707-963-2071
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