Australian Seashells
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Dear Carol,
 
There is a superb photo of lajonkrainii in Dr Barry Wilson's latest book,
"Australian Seashells".
This specimen I collected on Christmas Island, Northern Indian Ocean.
On this Island they are relatively common. However, good quality specimens
are exceedingly rare. I don't know how widespread they are in the Indian
Ocean, but on Christmas Island they are found in 1-3 metres of water amongst
large coral bommies.
 
Best regards,
Hugh Morrison
 
You wrote:
" I was wondering if anyone had any information on Turbo
>lajonkrainii - especially where I would be able to find a picture of same -
>and as to average size and whether this is a "rare" shell or not.  Thank
you
>for any help.     Carol"