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From: Gladys Fehling [log in to unmask]

Dear Rich,
There is a blown up view of the protoconch and 2 other views of Calliostoma
brunneum in Colin Redfern's book "Bahamian Seashells."  He says empty
juvenile shells (2mm across) are uncommon in sediment 23-30m from Abaco
Bahamas.  The protoconch picture is very interesting.

Gladys Fehling

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From: "R. Goldberg" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, August 26, 2002 11:06 PM
Subject: Re: Calliostoma tejedori


> Dear Leslie,
>
> Thanks for straightening me out on this.  Yes, I do remember now.   And by
> the way for Conch-L'er's who have not yet seen Leslie's award-winning
> exhibit -- do so if you have an opportunity to attend a shell show where
he
> intends to redisplay the exhibit.  It is a "must see", and well deserving
> of the Pilsbry Award.
>
> The Pilsbry Award recognizes exhibits that present original research about
> mollusks to encourage collectors to make their own observations of and
> hypotheses about mollusks, to try to prove or disprove accepted wisdom,
> and, perhaps, to proceed to publication.  Leslie has invested a tremendous
> amount of time and effort in this research, and Leslie, I hope your paper
> will be widely distributed when published.  The Philadelphia Shell Club
> offers this award each year.  This year's Philadelphia Shell Show is
> scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, November 2 - 3.  It is held at the
> Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia.  Contact Al Schilling for more
> information.  [log in to unmask]
>
> But back to Calliostoma brunneum.  It seems then based on the widening
> number of records that you have compiled, that the species is found
> throughout a good portion of the West Indies.  Leslie, I will send you an
> image of the shell to confirm its identity.   Thanks for sharing your data
> and research.
>
> Rich
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> worldwideconchology.com
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>
> At 11:44 AM 8/26/2002, you wrote:
> >Hi Rich
> >If you can recall my Pilsbry Exhibit in Philly Show last fall...
> >"Calliostoma brunneum ­ Dispelling the Myths"
> >
> >C. tejedori is a synonym of C. brunneum.
> >(although my work is a debate on it and a Honduran form)
> >
> >In it I present specimens from Barbados to Jamaica, Belize, Honduras,
Cuba and
> >the Bahamas.
> >
> >I also have examined both holotypes... (C tejedori & . brunneum)
> >
> >Recently I acquired the recorded world record size of it from south of
the
> >Bahamas. which is distinctly the C. tejedori form.
> >
> >I will send you my paper on it. which is under revision due to review of
more
> >material and fact findings.
> >
> >Leslie Allen Crnkovic
> >
> >
> ><<< From Richard Goldberg >>>
> >P.S. - Does anyone know if Calliostoma tejedori has ever been found
outside of
> >Cuban