#2 has the external markings of a Pyramadella dolobrata (Linne, 1758)
but the aperature look a little different.
Jim B.
On Jun 18, 2008, at 8:43 AM, Andre Poremski wrote:
> Dear Conch-Lers,
>
> I recently returned from a trip to Honduras where I picked up a few
> shells that I cannot i.d. I would greatly appreciate help in finding
> the names for the following shells.
>
> Specimen 1: An Astraea species collected at 6 ft nestled in a dead
> coral matrix.
>
> http://www.poremski.com/Study/astraea_species.jpg
>
> Specimen 2: This smooth shell was one of five seen active during the
> night in the sand valleys between living reef fingers at 30 ft.
>
> http://www.poremski.com/Study/sand_species.jpg
>
> Specimen 3: This tiny and colorful turrid species (about 10 mm) was
> found under
> coral rubble at 4-5 ft in very rocky areas.
>
> http://www.poremsi.com/Study/turrid_species.jpg
>
> Thank you in advance for any help you can provide on i.d.
>
> My best regards,
> Andre Poremski
>
> Washington, DC
>
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