Kevin,

Could be important, and it would be good for other New England collectors to
keep their eyes open. This is what a northward biogeographic shift due to
global warming would look like, though of course that is not the only
possible explanation. Are other species extending their ranges in tandem, or
is this the only one?

Andrew K. Rindsberg
Geological Survey of Alabama

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Subject: Donax fossor in Rhode Island


I recently found multiple specimens of Donax fossor on Easton Beach in
Newport, Rhode Island.  Is this find unique regarding the northern extent of
the species range?  As I understood it, Long Island, NY was supposed to be
the northern limit.  I thought it even exceptional when I found the species
as far east as South Hampton, NY a few summers ago.  Has anyone else found
the species in Rhode Island? -Kevin Czaja Very much enjoying the Florida
type weather in Boston, MA!

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