Jim et al,

loosely speaking.....I was told some time ago that granulation is caused by
the snail having a reaction to some foreign body, perhaps a grain of sand,
etc....and the result is seen in the shell. ( the granulation )

I dont know to what degree this holds true, but it makes sense to me.

-LT-

PS....Would like to see a picture of the granulated Conus aurisiacus you
have if it's no trouble.


> [Original Message]
> From: Jim Cootes <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: 12/19/2005 9:32:15 AM
> Subject: Granulose Cones
>
> Dear Cone Lovers,
>
> Over my many years of collecting these wonderful shells one thing has
> always puzzled me. Why are there specimens that are granulose and others
> that are not, even though they are the same species?
>
> I have granulose specimens of a number of species:
>
> Conus arenatus
> Conus aurisiacus
> Conus chiangi
> Conus circumcisus
> Conus legatus
> Conus magus
>
> to name a few.
>
> Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
>
> All the best,
>
> Jim Cootes
>
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