I agree with Lindsey.  No primary type should be kept in a private
collection.  If you are unwilling to part with the specimen do not
designate it as a paratype.  Most of the specimens said to be paratypes
in private collections cannot be identified with certainty as actually
being one.  I tried to check to see if this hinuhinu specimen is listed
in the paratypes designated in the paper.  I could not confirm that.  A
certificate of authenticity is for collectors' plates not shells.

John
On 9/9/2011 10:43 AM, Lindsey Groves wrote:
> To all listers:
>
>          I wholeheartedly agree with Fabio ... the selling of a "registered" paratype (does he mean a designated paratype?) is a practice that has no place in Malacology or any of the biological sciences. It is far too easy to lose track of paratypes sold and/or distributed to private collectors.   A paratype can be used to designate a neotype in the event that a holotype is lost or destroyed.  With that said I strongly urge Carlo to donate this specimen to a recognized museum or university collection where it can be properly held for future researchers rather than auction it off to the highest bidder a la Ebay.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Lindsey
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Conchologists List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Fabio Wiggers
> Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2011 5:50 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [CONCH-L] Cypraea granulata - hinuhinu
>
> Although paratypes are not name bearing types, i do not like seen them being sold. I believe types should remain in public collections as they have enourmous scientific value.
>
> Regards,
>
> Dr.  Fábio Wiggers
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> Em 08/09/2011,  s 17:50, Carlo Macc<[log in to unmask]>  escreveu:
>
>> $ 780 only?
>>
>> Carlo
>>
>> SPECIAL AUCTION (ACTUAL REAL PARATYPE FROM DESCRIPTION OF MAY 2011)
>>
>> Name: Cypraea "Nucleolaria" hinuhinu Moretzsohn, 2011.
>>
>> Location: Mokuleia, N.Shore, Oahu, Hawaii.
>>
>> Grade: GEM.
>>
>> Size: 29.24 x 18.01 x 13.43mm. (By Digital Caliper).
>>
>> Notes: SELF-COLLECTED LIVE GEM FROM INSIDE A DEEP-WATER LAVA TUBE AND JUST
>> NAMED NEW HAWAIIAN ENDEMIC AS OF MAY 2011. I RECOGNIZED THIS SPECIES AS
>> BEING DISTINCTIVELY DIFFERENT FROM NUCLEUS AND GRANULATA AND PROVIDED A
>> HANDFUL OF TYPES TO DR MORETZSOHN TO BE DESCRIBED. IN HAWAII THE NAME
>> HINUHINU MEANS "GLOSSY-SHINY" SINCE IT HAD CHARACTERISTICS OF BOTH NUCLEUS
>> AND GRANULATA BUT STOOD OUT ALONE. IN 40YRS I ONLY FOUND A FEW AND WAS ABLE
>> TO GET A FEW MORE FROM MY DIVE PARTNERS TO FORM A RELIABLE BASE TO HAVE THIS
>> SPECIES PROPERLY NAMED. THIS IS A LIVE COLLECTED GEM AND THE LARGEST SO IT
>> WOULD BE PRUDENT TO SAY NOT ONLY A REGISTERED PARATYPE BUT A POSSIBLY A
>> WORLD RECORD SIZE AS WELL.  ONLY A HANDFUL OF THIS SPECIES EXIST WHICH MEANS
>> ONLY A COUPLE WILL FIND THEIR WAY INTO A SELECT FEW WHO ARE SERIOUS ENOUGH
>> TO OWN SUCH A RARITY.
>>
>> "HOW MANY COLLECTORS CAN SAY THEY OWN A MUSEUM GRADE PARATYPE"? I RESERVE
>> THE RIGHT TO END THIS AUCTION AT ANY TIME.
>>
>> All items come with full data! Shipping&  Handling by USPS PRIORITY to USA
>> w/confirmation or will be sent First Class&  registered to non-USA addresses
>> for free. Paypal payment to be made within 48hrs of receipt of invoice. GOOD
>> LUCK!
>>
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