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Subject:	Re: Cypraea coxeni - egotism or false charges?
From:	Andrew Grebneff <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:	Conchologists List <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:34:36 +1300
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> It is generally considered the height of egotism to name a species after
> oneself, and many years ago I heard or read that Cypraea coxeni Cox was a
> classic example of this taxonomic faux pas.
How about Epitonium turtonis Turton?


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Regards
Andrew Grebneff
Dunedin
New Zealand
Fossil preparator
Mollusc, Toyota & VW van fan

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