Dan & Hiromi,
Conus marmoreus form pseudomarmoreus Crosse, 1875
It is characterized by an almost smooth shoulder.
Shells with arranged reddish to brownish orange pattern are known
from the Isle of Pines (New Caledonia).

Ciao!

Giancarlo

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Inviato: giovedì 9 marzo 2000 0.56
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Oggetto: Conus marmoreus pseudomarmoreus


To all,
        I have just received, in the mail, two specimens of a cone named
Conus marmoreus pseudomarmoreus (Crosse, N.D.) from New Caledonia, Druk
Code Reef.  I am wondering if this is a valid taxa or is it just a form of
the normal marmoreus.  The shells are smaller than a regular Conus
marmoreus and have a slightly stippled surface.  Everything else seems to
be the same.  Is it a regional variation?
        Thanks for the help.
Dan Yoshimoto
(Running between the rain drops to keep dry)

Dan & Hiromi Yoshimoto
1164 Vista Dr.
Eureka, California
95503-6018
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