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Re: bones, teeth, humans and molluscs
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Peggy Williams <[log in to unmask]>
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Conchologists of America List <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Thu, 25 May 2000 22:09:51 -0500
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>Alice Monroe did an excellent program for us tonight on this subject.  The
>teeth or ridges on the aperture of the cowry help prevent predators from
>getting in to
>eat the animal.

They also strengthen the shell without adding a lot of weight.

Peggy

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