Also the Strombus gigas and Charonia variegatus we have for sale in our
museum's shop are from Haiti via a Florida wholesaler. "Sea beans" come from
same place.
Tom Rice
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From: "Paul Monfils" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2001 8:25 AM
Subject: Re: Take 2: Haiti and Puerto Rico
> On the other hand, the multi-color banded tree snail, Liguus virgineus,
> which I believe comes from Haiti, is a standard tourist shop and
> shellcraft item. It must be exported by the ton.
>
> Paul M.
>