The largest living specimen I've seen is M. grandis from Rio de Janeiro, up to 155mm http://www.wonderphotos.com/shellphotos/megalobulimus.jpg Now, with all the pollution we have here, this can happen soon.... http://www.wonderphotos.com/shellphotos/megaattack.jpg Marcus Dear Listers, Has anyone ever seen a foot-long landsnail? Here's the real thing: < http://www.jaxshells.org/mega.htm> Harry ---------------------------------------------------------------------- [log in to unmask] - a forum for informal discussions on molluscs To leave this list, click on the following web link: http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=conch-l&A=1 Type your email address and name in the appropriate box and click leave the list. ----------------------------------------------------------------------