Hi Vikki, Is that the same adhesive substance the sea anemone's produce ? I
know that's used as dental cement . ferret
-----Original Message-----
From: Anthony S. Wall <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Thursday, October 07, 1999 9:43 PM
Subject: Re: Help


>Dear Avril, I have read that research is being conducted on the adhesive
>produced by carrier shells as a potential glue for undersea
construction/repair
>work. Vicky Wall
>
>Cadee M.C. wrote:
>
>> -----Oorspronkelijk bericht-----
>> Van: avrilb [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>> Verzonden: donderdag 7 oktober 1999 09:24
>> Aan: [log in to unmask]
>> Onderwerp: Help
>>
>> Hello Conch-Lers,
>>
>> I'm working on a list to include with the shells that I lend out to
schools
>> and community groups.  This is to be a list  of  "Man's uses of molluscs,
>> Past, Present and possible Future applications".
>>
>> I need the names of specific shells and  examples of their uses in the
>> following areas:
>>
>> 1.    Food
>> 2.    Monetary or trade value
>> 3.    Medicinal uses
>> 4.    Dyes
>> 5.    Art and art forms (e.g. Sailor's valentines, famous works of art)
>> 6.    Decoration & examples of uses in architecture
>> 7.    Personal adornment
>> 8.    Collections
>> 9.    Musical instruments or calls
>>
>> I know there are many more uses than what I have listed here so far.  Any
>> and all help will be greatly appreciated, it's after midnight here now
and
>> if fear I'm suffering from brain burnout.
>>
>> After I compile this list, I would be more than willing to share it with
>> anyone interested.
>>
>> Thank you,
>>
>> Avril Bourquin                            [log in to unmask]
>> <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
>> PO Box 366
>> Invermere, British Columbia
>> Canada
>> V0A 1K0
>>
>> Dear Avril,
>>
>> I have seen in a museum a spoon made of a Achatina landsnail from Western
>> Africa, so you can include use in toolsin your list.
>> Martin Cadee, The Netherlands
>