Regarding ID of the particular Tapes species involved, I currently live in Korea. I don't know well how to distinguish between closely related or otherwise similar Veneridae, but will help in any way I can. Why don't you send me your pictures of the Tapes in question. I could obtain, preserve, and forward whatever are commonly sold for consumption in Korea. [log in to unmask] Chuck Wilder Stayed up all night playing poker with a tarot deck. Got a full house and four people died.... ---------------------------------------------------------------------- [log in to unmask] - a forum for informal discussions on molluscs To leave this list, click on the following web link: http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=conch-l&A=1 Type your email address and name in the appropriate box and click leave the list. ----------------------------------------------------------------------