Lindsey,
It appears to be quite common these days, especially when things are
described by "amateurs" that only the holotype is deposited in an
institution and all of the paratypes are retained in private collections.
I often wonder what will happen to those types over time. I guess that
being involved in the naming process is not as glamorous as having
possession of a type.
> To all listers:
>
> I wholeheartedly agree with Fabio ... the selling of a
> "registered" paratype (does he mean a designated paratype?) is a
> practice that has no place in Malacology or any of the biological
> sciences. It is far too easy to lose track of paratypes sold
> and/or distributed to private collectors. A paratype can be used
> to designate a neotype in the event that a holotype is lost or
> destroyed. With that said I strongly urge Carlo to donate this
> specimen to a recognized museum or university collection where it
> can be properly held for future researchers rather than auction it
> off to the highest bidder a la Ebay.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Lindsey
>
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Conchologists List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
> Fabio Wiggers
> Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2011 5:50 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [CONCH-L] Cypraea granulata - hinuhinu
>
> Although paratypes are not name bearing types, i do not like seen them
> being sold. I believe types should remain in public collections as they
> have enourmous scientific value.
>
> Regards,
>
> Dr. Fábio Wiggers
> Biólogo
>
> Em 08/09/2011, s 17:50, Carlo Macc <[log in to unmask]> escreveu:
>
>> $ 780 only?
>>
>> Carlo
>>
>> SPECIAL AUCTION (ACTUAL REAL PARATYPE FROM DESCRIPTION OF MAY 2011)
>>
>> Name: Cypraea "Nucleolaria" hinuhinu Moretzsohn, 2011.
>>
>> Location: Mokuleia, N.Shore, Oahu, Hawaii.
>>
>> Grade: GEM.
>>
>> Size: 29.24 x 18.01 x 13.43mm. (By Digital Caliper).
>>
>> Notes: SELF-COLLECTED LIVE GEM FROM INSIDE A DEEP-WATER LAVA TUBE AND
>> JUST
>> NAMED NEW HAWAIIAN ENDEMIC AS OF MAY 2011. I RECOGNIZED THIS SPECIES AS
>> BEING DISTINCTIVELY DIFFERENT FROM NUCLEUS AND GRANULATA AND PROVIDED A
>> HANDFUL OF TYPES TO DR MORETZSOHN TO BE DESCRIBED. IN HAWAII THE NAME
>> HINUHINU MEANS "GLOSSY-SHINY" SINCE IT HAD CHARACTERISTICS OF BOTH
>> NUCLEUS
>> AND GRANULATA BUT STOOD OUT ALONE. IN 40YRS I ONLY FOUND A FEW AND WAS
>> ABLE
>> TO GET A FEW MORE FROM MY DIVE PARTNERS TO FORM A RELIABLE BASE TO HAVE
>> THIS
>> SPECIES PROPERLY NAMED. THIS IS A LIVE COLLECTED GEM AND THE LARGEST SO
>> IT
>> WOULD BE PRUDENT TO SAY NOT ONLY A REGISTERED PARATYPE BUT A POSSIBLY A
>> WORLD RECORD SIZE AS WELL. ONLY A HANDFUL OF THIS SPECIES EXIST WHICH
>> MEANS
>> ONLY A COUPLE WILL FIND THEIR WAY INTO A SELECT FEW WHO ARE SERIOUS
>> ENOUGH
>> TO OWN SUCH A RARITY.
>>
>> "HOW MANY COLLECTORS CAN SAY THEY OWN A MUSEUM GRADE PARATYPE"? I
>> RESERVE
>> THE RIGHT TO END THIS AUCTION AT ANY TIME.
>>
>> All items come with full data! Shipping & Handling by USPS PRIORITY to
>> USA
>> w/confirmation or will be sent First Class & registered to non-USA
>> addresses
>> for free. Paypal payment to be made within 48hrs of receipt of invoice.
>> GOOD
>> LUCK!
>>
>
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Charlie
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Charlie Sturm
President
American Malacological Society 2010-2011
Research Associate - Section of Mollusks
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Assistant Professor - Family Medicine
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