Sometimes it comes down to the sheer aesthetic qualities of the shells I encounter. I want to savor the grace and detail of the form. I found one of those in the grit from Arno, Marshall Islands last night.
These micros are frequently mysterious on a number of counts. This one may be an example where a juvenile form is unlike the adult form. It could be something that simply isn't illustrated in any of the books I have or imaged on the internet. But it's gorgeous in any case.
Please have a look:
http://z14.invisionfree.com/Conchologist_Forum/index.php?showtopic=630&view=findpost&p=4086416


David Kirsh
Durham, NC


"Everyone has a heart. Except some people."--Bette Davis

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