Do you have any further information? Is this something you find on the beach? How large is it? What does it look like? Paul M. > ---------- > From: Kobie Du Preez > Reply To: Conchologists of America List > Sent: 26, November 2002 5:03 AM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Mermaid's Comb > > Dear Conchler's, > > Help! Pleaaazze... > > Can anyone please explain what a 'Mermaid's Comb' is? Possible > explanations so far are > > 1. Bony internal part of a ray ??? > 2. Bony internal part of a whale or other creature that is a filter feeder > ??? > > Internet searches only returned all the legends associated with mermaids > and their combs. > > Best regards, > > Kobie du Preez > Secretary > Editor: The Strandloper > Conchological Society of Southern Africa > >