We have two distinct forms in Brazil - the regular shouldered form from North Brasil, a heavy and thick shell reaching over 300mm http://www.femorale.com/shellphotos/photos12/24218.jpg and a Southern form, found mainly off Rio de Janeiro - a much lighter, elongated shell. It is usually darker too. http://www.femorale.com/shellphotos/photos14/29264.jpg Marcus >This is a shell everyone knows. However, for this very reason I can >address it quickly and pop out a presentation on a cold day with everyone >out for the day but me. So, here it is and, I hope, with some information >and photos about C. variegata you may not have seen, including two wonderful >videos. > > > >http://z14.invisionfree.com/Conchologist_Forum/index.php?showtopic=2047 > > > >[log in to unmask] > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- [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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------