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> From: lindawbush
> Reply To: Conchologists of America List
> Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2003 12:59 PM
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> Subject: Define the term "gibbous"
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> Well, Everyone!
>
> Here I am again working on some of the shells in that same
> old collection our club bought. I have Kevin Lamprell's
> book on Spondylus and am trying to i.d. them (most have a
> label, but they are innacurate).
>
> I keep encountering the erm "gibbous" to refer to the
> shell shape. Will someone explain this term to me,
> please?
>
> Thanks,
> linda
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