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chamnet1
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Posted 19/09/2007 04:43:38 AM

Hello,

I am once again seeking identification for shells I brought back from Madagascar. Any and all help is greatly appreciated.

Ardith

Shell A, Fort Dauphin, 24mm: http://www.badongo.com/pic/1619119
Shell B, Tulear, 18mm: http://www.badongo.com/pic/1619129
Shell C, Fort Dauphin, 21mm: http://www.badongo.com/pic/1619137
Shell D, Anakao (nr. Tulear) 18mm: http://www.badongo.com/pic/1619097
Shell E, Fort Dauphin, 24mm: http://www.badongo.com/pic/1619146
Shell F, Tulear, 22mm: http://www.badongo.com/pic/1619156
Shell G, Tulear, 33mm: http://www.badongo.com/pic/1619169

Conchylinet
Posts : 35

Posted 28/11/2007 09:13:27 AM

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Hi,
Shell D is a Columbellidae, likely Pyrene flava (Bruguiere 1789).

Conchylinet
Posts : 35

Posted 28/11/2007 04:47:08 PM

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And shell G is Latirus craticulatus (Linne, 1758)

Dave r
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Dave r

Posted 29/11/2007 01:16:31 AM

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Shell C. looks like a worn Monodonta labio.
Shell E. ia a very worn Mitre, possibly Mitra (Strigatella) pellisserpentis
Shell F. Nearest I can get is Vexillum (Costellaria) malcolmense
Dave.

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