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Re: Terebra maculata opercs
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Paul Kanner <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 8 Jun 2002 21:05:34 -0700
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Hi Jim,
Collected Terebra maculata from Hawaii to the South Pacific and even Soccoro
Island off the tip of Baja. Pointed end down for sure.
All the best,
Paul kanner

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2002 8:02 PM
Subject: Terebra maculata opercs


> Hi all,
>
> Question: Which way does the teardrop shaped operculum of Terebra
> maculata actually fit into the shell when the animal is alive? I have
> seen specimens where the perc has been mounted thin (pointed) side
> up, others where it's thin side down. They both look right. Anyone
> have the answer?
>
> Thanks in advance!
> Jim
>
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