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This species is poorly understood as yet. If viewing large collections of
Strombus, one is almost certain there are several species "hidden". Needs
study.
> Speaking of Strombus costatus, I've been wanting to know if there's an
> explanation for the two forms I've encountered.
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> One is relatively thin, with refined sculpturing, as in the Bahamas.
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> The other is heavy, coarse, very thick-lipped, with dark gray on the outer
> lip and parietal area as in St. Martin, not very far from the Bahamas.
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> The habitats are similar, seems to me.
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> Have other sculptural variations been found? Are they named?
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> David Kirsh
> Durham, NC
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