In Englad the muricids Nucella lapillus and thaidids are called "dog-whelks"
and buccinids are usually called "whelks"
All the best from Italy
Riccardo Giannuzzi-Savelli
>Hi all
>
>I'm working on an exhibit. What do you in other parts of the world call
>"whelks"? Ours is Busycotypis sinistrum.
>
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