I believe Syrinx aruanus is known as the "giant whelk" in Australia. > ---------- > From: Peggy Williams > Reply To: Conchologists of America List > Sent: Monday, January 5, 2004 12:41 PM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: whelks > > Hi all > > I'm working on an exhibit. What do you in other parts of the world call > "whelks"? Ours is Busycotypis sinistrum. > > Peggy > > Peggy Williams: shell collecting trips > Visit my website: www.Shelltrips.com > PO Box 575 > Tallevast FL 34270 > (941) 355-2291 > [log in to unmask] > >