According to "The Queen Conch," by Orr & Berg, Strombus gigas has
a estimated life span of six or seven years. "Some undoubtedly live
longer in the colder parts of their range, like Bermuda, where metabolism
and growth are slower" - they say.
Bill Frank
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Subject: Conchs and cones
> Does anyone know:
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> 1) how long Strombus gigas lives and/or reaches adult size?
> 2) how long Conus textile lives?