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Marion & Glen Deuel <[log in to unmask]>
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Conchologists of America List <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 14 Dec 1998 12:34:30 -0600
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Dear Brit,
About Nacre in ancient times - See Dr. R.T. Abbott's book, Kingdom Of The
Seashell, p. 211. Nacre, like in pearls, was crushed and used for medicinal
purposes, mixed with betel nut for chewing, used for jewelry and placed on
dead people to help in the next life.
Glen Deuel
 
 
BRIT wrote:
 
> I would like to have information of a reserch on the influence of
> Enviromental condition on growth and survival of Pinctada prefer
> Pinctada radiata (Bivalvia: pteriidae), AND ALSO LOOKING FOR RESERCHES
> WHO CAN GUIDE THIS SUBJECT. In addition I am looking for information
> about the use of Nacre by people in ancient time.

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