Jorge Bartolomeu wrote:
 
>     Dear all,
>
>     In a near futur, I will probally have the chance to collect some
> small Marginellas (from 0.5 to 2 mm). My question is, how should i
> remove the animal from the shell with out damaging the same? Should I
> freezz them, place them in alcool maybe? Since I have never had the
> chance to collect live Marginellas here in Europe, I4m a bit empty
> handed.
>     Would also like to hear of good tecniques to collect these shells.
>     Are there any sugestions!!! I know the "gang" wont let me down ...
>
>     Shelling regards to you all,
>
>     Carlos (Portugal)
 
  many of the European shallow water Marginellas can be found alive by
weed washing.
 
Constantine.