David Kirsh wrote:
> I'm just wondering how frequently Spondylus americanus has been identified
> when S. ictericus is actually present. Judging by my attempts to ID
> Spondylus from Thailand, distinguishing variability from species-differences
> in this genus has got to be among the most difficult in conchology. Even
> after I got some assistance, I still couldn't be confident in diagnosing
> them.
>
> Who are the Spondylus experts and what do they rely on?

My digital camera is a piece of junk, but I'll try a shot of some SoFla
variations of what I think are S. americanus if someone can take it by
email and post it.

m

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