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Re: zebras vs deer
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Harry Lee <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 25 Apr 2020 20:51:55 -0400
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Agreed.

Recognition seldom comes when you do it right the *first* time.

Harry


On 4/25/2020 5:59 PM, [log in to unmask] wrote:
> See for comments comparing the two: https://olram9.wixsite.com/letstalkseashells/copy-of-template-170
> Review each species too.
>
> Marlo
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> From: Conchologists List <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of David Kirsh
> Sent: Friday, April 24, 2020 6:43 PM
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> Subject: [CONCH-L] zebras vs deer
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> Dear listers,
>
> A longtime question for me: are there reliable distinguishing features between Macrocypraea cervus and zebra besides the dotted spots on the dorsum (and size)?
>
> I’ve only managed to collect dead specimens with some weathering on their backs, possibly obscuring those dotted spots.
>
> One is 59mm, probably zebra from Brazil.
>
> Another is 91mm from Bahamas. A third is 93mm from Mona Island, Puerto Rico.
>
> David Kirsh
> Durham, NC
>
>
>
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