Excellent point. I have heard that many South Americans refer to
themselves as just "American" also and if they are talking about a US
citizen they call them North Americans. Perhaps one of our South
American members could comment.
"James M. Cheshire" wrote:
> The name should be "North American Seashells" not"American
> Seashells". When you say America you arereferring to the entire New
> World. Sure, when mostpeople think of America, they think of the
> United States,but it still should not be written like that. I am open
> toargument. - James Columbellidae Studies
> c/o James M. Cheshire
> 3185 Raccoon Valley Rd.
> Granville, OH 43023-9472
> USA