Came across this picture some might enjoy: http://www.worth1000.com/emailthis.asp?entry=338485&display=photoshop of an unzipped shell. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- [log in to unmask] - a forum for informal discussions on molluscs To leave this list, click on the following web link: http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=conch-l&A=1 Type your email address and name in the appropriate box and click leave the list. ----------------------------------------------------------------------