Epitonium turtonis Turton was possibly named after a relative or namesake, known to the committee who finally approved the name, but after nearly 200 years, familiar to no-one else. Sad, because now we'll never know if malacologists/taxonomists had lower ethical standards in 1819 than they have now, and it ill behoves us to talk badly of poor dead Turton. But I congratulate Andrew Grebneff for finding this example so speedily. ------------------------------------------ However, Chicoreus (Triplex) dodongi. Houart, R., 1995, has, to my knowledge, at least 6 living claimants to being its discoverer, and therefore the person after whom it was named. Dodong, meaning boy, is a very widespread nickname given to male children in the Philippines, and it often follows them into adulthood. I count myself privileged to know (perhaps) the majority of its unique original discoverers. -------------------------------------------- But I also have no taxonomic ethical standards whatsoever, and if I ever have the chance of naming a new species of anything, I will simply call it **** richardi Parker 201* That should be clear enough, and ensure me enduring glory in some small corner of the taxonomic world. Now what is that beetle crawling across my desk? regards Richard Parker ---------------------------------------------------------------------- [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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------