John & Cheryl Jacobs
Seffner, FL
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From: John Brake <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, January 17, 2000 2:31 PM
Subject: mollusca unknown mytilids


Hi,

I was wondering if there is any "Mytilid" (bivalve - mussel) expert
out there who might be able to help me identify shells to the species
level. I am having trouble in the identification based on mussel
scars. They were collected recently from the Gulf of Mexico just
south of Texas. We would like to know what species we are dealing
with, so if anyone can help, even if I have to send them away for a
positive ID, that would be alright.

Thanks,


John Brake

Dept. Health Management
Atlantic Veterinary College
University of Prince Edward Island
550 University Ave.
Charlottetown
Prince Edward Island
Canada, C1A 4P3

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