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"Andrew K. Rindsberg" <[log in to unmask]>
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Conchologists of America List <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 28 Apr 1998 08:44:05 -0500
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Concerning the thread "Whorly vs. clammy": With a sweet, brief Latin name
like Julia, who would want a different common name?
 
Which brings up an interesting question: How many shells have common names
that were borrowed from Latin genera? Junonia, for instance. And Pecten,
and Nautilus.
 
Andrew K. Rindsberg
Geological Survey of Alabama

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