What is the general consensus on the taxonomy of O. annulata, and whose works are being followed most often now. Tursch, et. al. breaks it up into 3 distinct species, O. amethystina, O. mantichora, and O. maculata. Sterba appears to follow suit stating "clearly separable species within the species complex of well known O. annulata, Gmelin, 1811). Hunan, et. al. goes backwards and lumps them all back together. I was wondering what all you feel is the best way to classify this complex with the recent release of Hunan, et. al. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- [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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------