Folks,
  Here is a question to think about: For each of the continents which are
the largest and smallest of the various classes of mollusks? Think not
only marine but also freshwater and terrestrial habitats.  Also lets not
focus only on the bivalves and gastropods but also consider the Scaphopoda
(Tusk Shells), Polyplacophora (Chitons), Cephalopoda, and [Caudeofoveata
and Solenogaster] (formerly the Aplacophora) and Monoplacophora.
  Consider the continents of North America, South America, Europe, Asia,
Africa, and Australia.  You might also be interested in commenting on the
Pacific Islands also and Antarctica.  I'm looking forward to the results.

Regards,
Charlie
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Charlie Sturm, Jr
Research Associate - Section of Mollusks
                     Carnegie Museum of Natural History
                     Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Assistant Professor - Family Medicine

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