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
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> 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
>
>