Kenneth Piech wrote:
> To all on Conch-L,
>
> Earlier today I wrote this on another forum, but think some on this
> forum may enjoy seeing it. In honor of today, I thought that it might
> be appropriate to comment on green seashells. Except when covered with
> algae, seashells are seldom green. Here are a few ones that most quickly
> come to mind. Can anyone think of others?
>
>
> Green-lipped mussel, Perna canaliculus,
> www.mollusca.co.nz/speciesdetail.php…
> <http://www.mollusca.co.nz/speciesdetail.php?speciesid=2252&species=Perna%20canaliculus>
> It would be nice to be some place where I could
> find some of these shells.
* for Perna, one needn't go any further than a reasonably well-stocked
grocery store.
fred.
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