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Re: Strombus pugilis.
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STANLEY FRANCIS <[log in to unmask]>
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Conchologists of America List <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Sun, 21 Dec 1997 10:29:10 -0500
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Although, I have seen references to the 'fighting tendancies' of Strombus 
pugilis, I have also read (please don't ask me where) that the name
originated because the shape of the shell resembled the mailed clenched  
fist of a Roman gladiator.  Any comments Concheller's.  I would be
interested to know the true origin.  Christmas Greetings to all  STANLEY
FRANCIS

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