Dear David and Bob,

You are speaking here about two different species, both belonging to the
genus Euplica.
One is Euplica scripta, with synonym E. versicolor. And the other is Euplica
varians.
You can find correct photographs of both species in Okutani, Marine shells
of Japan. In the compendium you find a picture of Pyrene versicolor, this is
an Euplica scripta. E. varians is generally smaller, has a higher spire and
shows knobs on the shoulder.
There are some more species in the genus Euplica that are related with this
two: Euplica borealis and Euplica loisae.  (Other Euplica's can easily be
distinguished from these).

When you contact me private, I can always send you digital images of
Euplica's, or you can send me images and I will identify.

Best regards,

Kevin Monsecour
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Abela" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2003 10:31 AM
Subject: Re: equivalents


> David, I too have played with this predicament recently, without
> resolution.
>
> Turns out, this species is common with saltwater aquarists but has been
> grossly misidentified as Strombus maculatus!
> I wrote the supplier (out of Hawaii) that I believe has generated the
> confusion but have received no word back.
> It would be nice as I'm writing a short article to put this to rest.
>
> Looking forward to hearing from the Columbellid experts out there!
>
> Cheers,
> Bob
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Conchologists of America List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
> Behalf Of David Kirsh
> Sent: Monday, October 27, 2003 9:18 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: equivalents
>
>
> Any opinions on whether Pyrene versicolor=Columbella scripta=Euplica
> varians?
>
> I've seen these used in different books and it looks like it may be
> intended to mean the same Indo-Pacific species.
>
> David Kirsh
> Durham, NC
>
>