Very odd distribution.  It sounds like there may be two species, with no obvious difference in the shell.  Are there any deep water east-coast records?


Allen Aigen
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From: marlo <[log in to unmask]>
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Subject: [CONCH-L] Gouldia cerina
Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2009 06:03:14 -0400

Based upon the response I received G. cerina does occur in the Gulf of
Mexico, but it sounds like it's a deep water shell and not found in bays and
estuaries as on Florida's south east coast.  The below presentation has been
annotated and I thank those who provided collecting data.

Marlo
merritt island, fl

On , March 29, 2009 8:08 PM I wrote:
I've done a workup on this shell, which supposedly is found on both sides of
Florida.  However, I found only one 1969 record for the west coast
(Sanibel).  I'd like to hear from those with first-hand collecting
experience on Florida's west coast.

http://z14.invisionfree.com/Conchologist_Forum/index.php?showtopic=1717

Marlo
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