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"Paul R. Monfils" <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 16 Mar 1999 22:41:56 EST
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Hi Rafael,
I'm not aware of any true Oliva named acuminata.  However, Agaronia acuminata
is much more "Oliva-shaped" than most Agaronia species.  It doesn't have the
flaring lip and wide aperture that most Agaronia species have.  It is quite
slender, heavy, and glossy, and really does look a lot like an Oliva.  The
size, shape, and weight remind me of Oliva sayana from Florida.  So, I suspect
that your Oliva acuminata might be a small Agaronia acuminata.  If you find
out anything more, please let us know.
Paul M.
Rhode Island

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