Dear Avril, I have read that research is being conducted on the adhesive
produced by carrier shells as a potential glue for undersea construction/repair
work. Vicky Wall

Cadee M.C. wrote:

> -----Oorspronkelijk bericht-----
> Van: avrilb [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Verzonden: donderdag 7 oktober 1999 09:24
> Aan: [log in to unmask]
> Onderwerp: Help
>
> Hello Conch-Lers,
>
> I'm working on a list to include with the shells that I lend out to schools
> and community groups.  This is to be a list  of  "Man's uses of molluscs,
> Past, Present and possible Future applications".
>
> I need the names of specific shells and  examples of their uses in the
> following areas:
>
> 1.    Food
> 2.    Monetary or trade value
> 3.    Medicinal uses
> 4.    Dyes
> 5.    Art and art forms (e.g. Sailor's valentines, famous works of art)
> 6.    Decoration & examples of uses in architecture
> 7.    Personal adornment
> 8.    Collections
> 9.    Musical instruments or calls
>
> I know there are many more uses than what I have listed here so far.  Any
> and all help will be greatly appreciated, it's after midnight here now and
> if fear I'm suffering from brain burnout.
>
> After I compile this list, I would be more than willing to share it with
> anyone interested.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Avril Bourquin                            [log in to unmask]
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> PO Box 366
> Invermere, British Columbia
> Canada
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>
> Dear Avril,
>
> I have seen in a museum a spoon made of a Achatina landsnail from Western
> Africa, so you can include use in toolsin your list.
> Martin Cadee, The Netherlands