Most of the shells in a large lot of Neohelix albolabris have developed patches of a fungus growing on the periostracum (no, it's not Byne's disease). They have been stored in a humid basement. What would be the best way to clean the shells? Aydin Orstan ---------------------------------------------------------------------- [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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------