Could it be Murex pectin, the Venus comb murex? I have seen it labeled as a
mermaid's comb in a tourist shop.
Tom Eichhorst
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> Dear Conchler's,
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> Help! Pleaaazze...
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> Can anyone please explain what a 'Mermaid's Comb' is? Possible
> explanations so far are
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> 1. Bony internal part of a ray ???
> 2. Bony internal part of a whale or other creature that is a
> filter feeder ???
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> Internet searches only returned all the legends associated with
> mermaids and their combs.
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> Best regards,
>
> Kobie du Preez
> Secretary
> Editor: The Strandloper
> Conchological Society of Southern Africa
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