Like in the Ohio-Kentucky area---where we have Deer Toes, Pig Toes, and various other body parts from various other local animals. Heel Spliters are large bivalves which have probably never split a heel.
   But they look like they could.
       Art
>
> From: lindawbush <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: 2003/02/09 Sun PM 03:21:49 EST
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Conchs and Triplofusus?
>
> Okay-
>
> I agree that we shell collectors should be using
> scientific names, BUT...when trying to communicate with
> the non-shelling public, you had beeter know the local
> common name if you want to get information on collecting
> sites from them.  How many non-shellers in Florida would
> look at you in consternation if you asked them where you
> could find a Triplofusus gigantea?  A few might recognize
> Pleuroploca gigantea.
>
> We have to be able to wear two hats to get around the
> world as we shell.
>
> Cheers,
> Linda
> Linda
>

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