/Smaragdinella calyculata /(Broderip & Sowerby, 1829),
  http://www.seaslugforum.net/factsheet/smarcaly

Indo-Pacific
Martin

Kenneth Piech wrote:
> To all on Conch-L,
>
> Earlier today I wrote this on another forum, but think some on this
> forum may enjoy seeing it.  In honor of today, I thought that it might
> be appropriate to comment on green seashells. Except when covered with
> algae, seashells are seldom green. Here are a few ones that most
> quickly come to mind. Can anyone think of others?
>
>
> Green-lipped mussel, Perna canaliculus,
> www.mollusca.co.nz/speciesdetail.php…
> <http://www.mollusca.co.nz/speciesdetail.php?speciesid=2252&species=Perna%20canaliculus>
>
> Green Abalone, Haliotis fulgens,
> http://www.gastropods.com/1/Shell_121.shtml
>
> Green Top shell, Trochus viridis,
> http://www.gastropods.com/2/Shell_6222.shtml
>
> Green Music Volute, Voluta virescens,
> http://www.gastropods.com/5/Shell_3555.shtml
>
> Greenish Cowrie, Cypraea (Erronea) subviridis,
> http://www.gastropods.com/6/Shell_506.shtml
>
> Green Panama Keyhole Limpet, Fissurella virescens,
> http://www.gastropods.com/4/Shell_2254.shtml
>
> Green Paper Bubble, Haminoea virescens,
> http://www.gastropods.com/8/Shell_45478.shtml
>
>
>
> As you can see, for some of these shells the designation of “Green” is
> more of a “stretch” than for others. As someone else is known for
> saying, “It’s not easy being green.”  I hope that everyone is enjoying
> their St. Paddy’s Day.  It would be nice to be some place where I
> could find some of these shells.
>
>
>
> Best regards, Ken
>
>
>

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