Just a quick question. I appreciate that once a species enters an isolated location with lots of un-exploited niches that there is the possibility of radial adaptation of the initial species into several others to fill those niches (ie. the variety of finches in the Galapagos). I was wondering specifically what factor permitted such a remarkable diversity of small Conus species in the Cape Verde Islands. Thanks. Doug ---------------------------------------------------------------------- [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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------