Paul & Ross
I have obtained specimens of what appears to be this  Phenicobius from
Palawan and they are quite smooth in appearance but not too sure about ID
Geoff


>From: "J. Ross Mayhew" <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: Conchologists List <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: Land Snails - opinions appreciated (ID appreciated as well!!)
>Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2006 17:55:56 -0300
>
>Dear Paul;
>    I have successfully purchased from this shell-seller and found his
>specimens to indeed be "completely natural", albiet well cleaned!!
>    Any ideas as to the identity of the species involved??
>
>Best Regards,
>ross.
>
>From:
>Paul Monfils <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>
>Hello land snail enthusiasts.  A collector in the Philippines has
>offered me some land snails and sent me a few pictures.  While
>interesting, I thought that the shells looked unusually glossy for the
>genera represented.  I asked him if they are polished or oiled in some
>way, and he has assured me they are "completely natural".  I wonder if
>you might take a quick look and give me your impressions?  Also, what
>are these "Helicostyla" shells?  I don't recognize them.  Thanks.
>
>Paul M.
>
>http://members.cox.net/paulcyp/PHOENICOBIUS.JPG
>
>http://
><http://members.cox.net/paulcyp/HELICOSTYLA.JPG>members.cox.net/paulcyp/HELICOSTYLA.JPG
><http://members.cox.net/paulcyp/HELICOSTYLA.JPG>
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>http://members.cox.net/paulcyp/CYCLOPHORUS.JPG

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