Hi to all Conch-Lers who are not at the COA Convention,

Working this weekend in my shell collection I faced some doubts with some
shells recently received.

1) What are the main differences between Cypraea fultoni and Cypraea fultoni
massieri?

2) Is Conus euetrius Sowerby III, 1822 a valid specie? The Compendium lists
it as a synonym of C. abbas Hwass, 1792 and Rockel lists it as a variation
of C. textile.

3) Steyn & Lussi in their book Marine Shells of SA, say that Volva kilburni
is found from Port Elizabeth to south of Durban. I received one specimen
collected in Mozambique. Is it possible that the range of this specie goes
up to Mozambique?

4) Bob Lipe, this question is mainly directed to you. What are the main
differences between Marginella lutea Sowerby, 1889 and m. piperata Hinds,
1844

5) I'd also like to receive some hints on Marginella occidua (Cotton, 1944).
Is there anyone out there who can send me the description or a good picture
of this specie?

6) I also received a specimen named as Astraea milloni ? B & F. Savat and
Richard, 1973. I was not able to find it in any book I have. Does anyone
have its description and/or picture?


Many thanks in advance.

All the best,

Eduardo
Brasilia, Brazil