In Hawaii Pustularia takahashii is present in the fossil records to the 15ft level above current sea level(roughly represents 150,000yrs). Same level as Conus kahiko & Strombus ostergaardi(both extinct Hawaiian endemic species). CHRIS:) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- [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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------