It seems most everyone (except some dealers) acknowledges that Aequipecten
acanthodes is a synonym of either A. muscosus or A. exasperatus.  But, there
does not seem to be a clear consensus as to whether A. muscosus and A.
exasperatus are separate species or the latter is a synonym of the former.
I sure would like to hear others' opinions.  See discussion and photos at
http://z14.invisionfree.com/Conchologist_Forum/index.php?showtopic=1603

Marlo
merritt island, fl

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