It's from Japan, is it a Buccinidae or Murex or someother? Photo here: http://gj9eya.bay.livefilestore.com/y1p4Kp6tBcv_K9uOTVbHHfuxmDXMvJ1aQk6iBqj 0RE2Sh2J72hO_7ah0syvyzHtp8VJpUQMl9wc-5greqE41BwhrA/0263.jpg Best wishes! Mabel ---------------------------------------------------------------------- [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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------