Hello Jim,
Thanks. Please email me privately, I cant seem to get thru to you.
regards
Brian
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From: "Jim Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2005 8:49 AM
Subject: Land snails of the Venezuelan tepuis


> Greetings all on this beautiful spring evening!
>
> I have a friend that has just returned from a 5-month expedition to
> the Venezuelan tepuis, almost universally known as "The Lost Worlds"
> (one, Mt. Roraima, was the setting of the Arthur Conan Doyle book of
> the same name). Some of these flat-topped mountains are over a mile
> high! While this expedition was concentrating on carnivorous plants
> and orchids (many new species discovered), my friend found two land
> snails on one of the tepuis (I believe it was Auyan). I wonder if any
> of you land snail experts might know what species would be found
> there? I can send photos. He only found two, despite intense
> searching on all the many tepuis, but I must admit that one is in
> good condition, while the other appears to be gem! They have a
> gorgeous perio and darker stripes. Considering the fact that just two
> were found would mean they are quite rare or possibly estivating
> under rocks. Thoughts?
>
> Let me know if any of you wants to take a stab at ID.
>
> Have a great week!
> Jim
>
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