Andrew, Interesting topic but , as you said ,"let me emphasize that this is
a very bad way to
>name a species." is it any better to name a species after yourself? in
other words , Conus Markbethkei? I always thought it would be rather
humbling to name a shell after someone who has contributed greatly to
conchology.
Mark & Peta  Bethke
Hollywood, Florida
 
 
>Thanks, Paul. Before the cat-lovers out there get too excited about naming
>cones after their cats, let me emphasize that this is a very bad way to
>name a species. If you love both, then name your cat after a cone, not the
>other way around. Believe me, the joke wears off after the first century.
>
>Andrew K. Rindsberg
>Geological Survey of Alabama
>