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Re: Name derivations and a question
From:
Paul Monfils <[log in to unmask]>
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Conchologists of America List <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Mon, 26 Nov 2001 18:02:42 -0500
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I don't know where the common name of Strombus urceus (little bear
conch) came from, but urceus doesn't mean bear - ursus means bear.
Urseus means a small pitcher or urn, which I suspect is what the shell
was named after.

Paul M.

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