Hi everyone - I am a new member of the COA and this is my first post. I have a simple and bit of embarrassing question. When synonyms are listed for a shell, what exactly does this mean? Are the two terms interchangeable, or does each name represent a distinct species? Thanks so much for your help ---------------------------------------------------------------------- [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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------