Maybe such a project would need an editorial board that would refer
questions to the experts who are available.
I'd be willing to help out with some of the editing function -- I hardly
qualify as any kind of expert.
David Kirsh
> From: Bob Abela <[log in to unmask]>
> Reply-To: Conchologists of America List <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 10:46:39 +1000
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Lists of shell photos??
>
> Hi all,
>
> The question as to whether or not to use an existing on-line database is
> a very good question. Obviously, the use of an existing online database
> such as animals4ever has advantages. Personally, I think Eddie Hardy's
> website is, on the whole, an excellent website.
>
> But yes, Dave, as you say, what is authoritative? There needs to be a
> site that receives regular updates and review by acknowledged experts
> within the field. Then issues of misidentification or misinformation, in
> general, is more manageable.
>
> I see this is an excellent brainstorming session. Perhaps, as ideas
> become more unified, we...and at this point I use "we" very
> loosely...can create a rough-draft project outline, review and modify as
> necessary, and then take a course of action.
>
> The alternative, and very likely scenario, is that this wonderful idea
> gets neatly tucked away only to re-emerge in another six months here on
> Conch-L. As we are all over the place, such an undertaking via internet
> is a challenge in itself but I still believe it is attainable.
> Ultimately, the question is whether or not there are enough of us able
> to devote the time and energy it requires. I'm just a small fish in a
> very big ocean...but I'm still game.
>
> Bob Abela
> Tamuning, Guam
> http://www.guamcell.net/~babela/bobsguamshells/
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Conchologists of America List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
> Behalf Of David Kirsh
> Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2003 11:31 PM
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> Subject: Re: Lists of shell photos??
>
>
> Hi Bob,
>
> I've been sending some images when I can to this site. I'm sure Eddie
> will appreciate if you send some.
>
> One problem with images of shells that comes up is: what is
> authoritative? Looking up some species, there are two very different
> taxa illustrated. I believe Thais rugosa is one such example. Between
> several of the books and website images, there are two different ones
> illustrated. When I get a chance, I can list the differing opinions.
>
> David Kirsh
> Durham, NC
>
> -------Original Message-------
> From: Robert & Betty Lipe <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: 08/12/03 08:41 AM
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> Subject: Re: Lists of shell photos??
>
>>
>> What's the story on the www.gastropods.com? Pictures are used
>> fromeverywhere. It's created by Eddie Hardy with pictures from Guido
> Poppe,
> Femorale etc. It looks interesting, although it has a lot of pictures
> to be filled in. I guess permission has been given for the use of these
> pictures? I have many Marginellas pictures that are not on, and there
> are a few mistakes made. Someone tell me something about this Website.
> I don't live on this computer to do much surfing. I just try to keep up
> with my stuff.
>
> Bob Lipe
>
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> Or at the shop at 348 Corey Ave
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