Hi, Everyone!

Well, I might as well "jump into deep water."    I have not been following this thread faithfully; but, where do we draw the line between shells that show one or two color/shape variations (calling them "forms") and a species that occurs in many vast and different colors and patterns, e.g. Flexopecten glaber?   Maybe someone has already mentioned showing a physiological variation in the animal or its biochemistry.   I think we can carried away by the idea of form if it is based solely on shell characteristics.   Anyhow, just my two cents worth.

Wish I were coming to the convention - too far away for me (both in expense and the wear and tear on a body getting older)
"Til next year,
Linda

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