Dear Conch-L'ers,
 
  I was recently involved in a situation over a shell, which could have
been a paratype.  In the end, I became dissapointed in some of the
participants and the outcome.  This has led me to ask the following
questions on Conch-L.
 
1.  In order for a shell to become a paratype, does it have to be
mentioned in the paper or book which first describes the species?
 
2.  If so, what information is required for a paratype description?
 
3.  What are paratype numbers used for and are paratypes required
having     them?
 
Andrew Dickson     [log in to unmask]