Howdy!

could be a number of cones....orion at 2 inches long would be extremely
large.....they are more than likely purpurascens....quite common in that
area.

Sincerely, lyle


> [Original Message]
> From: marlo <[log in to unmask]>
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> Date: 8/3/2005 2:44:27 PM
> Subject: Help with cone
>
> Recently collected some cones in north Costa Rica - Pacific side, under
> rocks in rocky area from about six feet of water near shoreline.  About 2
> inches in size.  They're in the freezer and I probably won't get to them
for
> some time yet.  I know next to nothing about cones.  I may be jumping the
> gun a bit, but just to give me a leg up when I do get to them, how about
> some suggestions on possible ID's?
>
> marlo
> merritt island, FL
>
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