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>IMHO:  The scientific value does not rest in the object, but rather the
>intellectual and creative abilities of the observer be they "a
>malacologist,
>lettered or not."  In the right hands the smallest fragment of a mollusc
>that died 540 million years ago can tell us more about mollusks then the
>largest collection of "gem shells."
 
 
>David R. Lindberg
 
I agree with Emilio that this is great stuff. Deserves publication.
Congratulations David.
 
Starting or advanced conchologist:
please visit  http://www.club.innet.be/~year0078
and enjoy the world of shells. You are welcome.