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Re: crucifixion
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Marlo Krisberg <[log in to unmask]>
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Conchologists of America List <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 19 Aug 1999 21:20:29 -0700
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The "crucifiction shell" sold in numerous Florida tourist shops is indeed the head bone of a fish.  Differenct species are used.

Marlo
Florida

Roland Anderson wrote:

> We recently had a visitor at the Seattle Aquarium who picked up a shell in Jacksonville, Florida, called the crucifixion shell. She is looking for more information on this shell. This is a ways out of my expertise, so, can anyone help me? Please answer privately.
> Many thanks in advance!
> Roland
>
> Roland C. Anderson, Puget Sound Biologist
> The Seattle Aquarium
> 1483 Alaskan Way
> Seattle WA 98101 USA
> phone: 206-386-4359
> See our website: www.seattleaquarium.org



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Marlo
Merritt Island, Florida
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