Hi all - I'm new to the site and would appreciate any help identifying this shell. It was given to me from someone in Texas - the picture does it no justice. It's almost spooky - it's quite similar to a crucifix I wear - if you look closely.

http://systemsolvers.webs.com/apps/photos/

Thank you and have an awesome day!

Dale

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Not a shell, but the skull of a marine catfish commonly (and appropriately) called the crucifix catfish, scientific name Arius proops (also sometimes listed as Bagrus proops or Hexanematichthys proops). Since I'm not an ichthyologist I don't know which name takes precedence.

http://www.panoramio.com/photo/20618204

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--Last edited by Paul Monfils on 2009-06-24 01:08:47 --

wow - thank you soooo much! Jeeeesh - I owe you big time  

Seriously Paul - can I promote u on Twitter for my TY - I have just over 2000 followers so far. I have a difficult time accepting free advice.

Dale