Peggy,
        I desparately need to see specimens of Atrina maura and Atrina
oldroydi.  Abbott, 1974 considered oldroydi to be a synonym of maura, but his
illustration of maura was Dall's illustration of oldroydi from the originial
description.    If at all possible, I need live specimens (one of each) to
compare.  Shells are my minimum need.  I need to look at size, sculpture,
internal adductor muscle scars, etc.  I have finished the description of what
will be Atrina perryae, but am holding off on submitting until I have done all
my homework.
 
       I appreciate any assistance you could give in this matter.  Let me know
how much you want for the specimens.
 
Doug Shelton
Alabama Malacological Research Center
2370-G Hillcrest Road #236
Mobile, AL 36695