Andrew Vik
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Dear Patty:

Actually, I don't have either species in my possession. I just noticed the
spelling discrepancies and was wondering which was correct.

Yours, Andrew V.

Patty Jansen wrote:

> I very much agree with Kevin. I have seen the type of this shell, and it's
> label says Benthastelena katherina (because that is the only species in
> this genus). Now that intrigues me even more. Because it is not a very
> common species from deep water. Are you sure that's what you have Andrew?
> Because there is a species Corastele allanae, which looks rather like
> Benthastelena katherina, but is much more colourful, from shallower water,
> and also much more common
>
> Patty
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