Mariah,
 
Semipallium marybellae was described by Conch-l's former member (and we
hope he'll be back someday soon!) Bret K. Raines in the June 1996 La
Conchiglia (n. 279) p. 20-30.  At the time Bret described the species,  it
was known from only two locations on Guam, " on the outer reef areas of
Luminao Barrier Reef and the reef off Assan Point...both free swimming and
bysally attached to substrate, living in and under coral rubble at a depth
of 20-30m."  It is compared primarily to Semipallium tigris. If you want to
know more about this species, I recommend that you get a copy of this
article. It is beautifully illustrated and is one of the most thorough and
complete descriptions of a species I have ever seen, and it was done by an
(advanced and dedicated) amateur.
 
Lynn Scheu
Louisville, KY
 
 
>Hello All,
>
>I have a question for the resident cochologists this evening. We just
>received a package from Guam and in it was found a Pectin marybellae. I
>can not find it listed in my Rice's prices or Goppe's. Would somebody
>mind telling me the author, the year identified, common/rare, etc? I
>would appreciate it.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Mariah Lawson
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