In his thesis (unpublished) Dr. Luiz Ricardo L. Simone argues that both are
distinct, based on anatomy and shell characters.
Gijs
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From: "Andrew Grebneff" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, August 24, 2002 6:36 AM
Subject: Re: Another Elementary Question
> >I say there are no pugilus on the West Coast of Florida, only alatus.
There
> >are interbreeds from West Palm down through the Florida Keys. Ask
> >Phil Poland.
>
> Are they really distinct species, or perhaps ecomorphs? Anyone looked
> at their DNA etc?
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> Andrew Grebneff
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