re  B laeostomum, I dont know what if anything has challenged it as a
valid species since the original description by Kent, but his paper
mentioned several conchological characterisitics that seemed
consistent, beyond just being sinistral.

On 12/11/13, Batt, Richard <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> I do have two dextral specimens of lightning whelks in my collection (both
> purchased in the last three years in Florida) and recently saw another one
> for sale in a SW Florida shell store.  Also, a few years ago when I was in
> one of the shops at Tarpon Springs I saw a pretty large specimen in the main
> case, but was informed that it was not for sale.
>
> My purchased specimens: one (196.4 mm) from off Vince, FL, and the other
> (271.0 mm) off Crystal River, Gulf side of Florida.  If I remember
> correctly, prices have been in the range between $350 and $450.
>
> Now I'm wondering what the status is on Busycon laeostomum from Delaware Bay
> - is it really a sinistral species or just a sinistral form of B. carica?
> I've found very worn, broken specimens of that one tossed up on Dewey Beach
> in Delaware in recent years.
>
> ________________________________
> From: Conchologists List [[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Marlo
> Krisberg [[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 6:00 PM
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> Subject: [CONCH-L] Here's one for the dealers
>
>
> Rare whelk
> question<http://z14.invisionfree.com/Conchologist_Forum/index.php?showtopic=2775>
>
> Marlo
>

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