Dear Enzo, and others

I have had a quick look at the file labelled capulidae. I agree with Henk,
that it is not a Capulidae, but I think however that it may be a juvenile
species of Amathina, Pyramidellidae? Thyca from memory has taller ribs and
is found on the blue five armed starfish of the Indo-pacific whose name
alludes me at the  moment.

Hope this helps a bit.

Stephanie


At 08:42 AM 8/09/2004, you wrote:
>Dear Enzo,
>
>With the help of Olivier I was able to see the pictures of your "Capulid".
>It has nothing to do with Capulidae. In my opinion it is a species of
>Thyca, probably Thyca crystallina, or something related.
>Where did you collect it and where there more specimens?
>If it is really Thyca, then this might be another exotic migrant in the
>Mediterranean Sea.
>Best regards,
>
>Henk K. Mienis

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