Hi,
This last year a growing number of shells coming from China have become
available to us.
I believe that our Chinese friends-shellcollectors have finally found
their way to the internet, shelldealers and eBay, which is an enrichment
for our small shellcommunity.
I find that some of the offered species like H.hirasei, C. cnissodus, C.
superbus, etc.. are a bit different from the specimens we usually get from
the PI or Japan. These Chinese specimens are heavier and more knobby
(hirasei), have more "branches" or are often distorted (cnissodus) or are
slightly broader & compact (superbus).
I wonder if this has to do with their habitat.
Would like to hear your observations about this matter.
Would also like to know which fishinggrounds are covered by the Chinese
fishermen operating in the South China Sea, as accurate data is
unavailable.
Regards and Merry X-mas to you all,

Eddy WILMET
www.euromurex.be

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