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> From:         Julie Carter
> Reply To:     Conchologists of America List
> Sent:         11, April 2002 10:21 AM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      Re: Strombus latus
>
> Dear All,
>
>         My name is Julie Carter.  I work with National Ocean Service
> Marine
> Forensic Branch in Charleston, SC.  We receive evidence from law
> enforcement agents and make species identification using DNA,
> isoelectric focusing and lipid analyses.  I am searching for samples
> from Strombus latus, Strombus gigas and Strombus peruvianus (especially
> Strombus latus) to be used as standards to compare to evidence.  Do you
> have any samples of any of these species (especially frozen muscle) that
> you could send to us?  If not, could you give me names of people or
> organizations that you think could help me?
>
>                                                  Thank you,
>                                                        Julie Carter
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> Julie Carter
> NOS Marine Forensic Branch
> 219 Fort Johnson Road
> Charleston, SC 29412
> Phone: 843-762-8547
> FAX:   843-762-8700
> E-mail: [log in to unmask]
>
>