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Shell! but witch? - jordyvanderbeek - 12-26-2010
What shell is it?
http://picasaweb.google.com/107602476597783322708/AlbumZonderTitel#5554973125943250290
Greetings, Jordy
Re: Shell! but witch? - paul monfils - 12-27-2010
This is the South African subspecies of Phalium (Semicassis) labiata (family Cassidae). Â I believe this subspecies is called either zeylanica or iredalei. Â I am not certain whether these two names are synonyms, and if so, which one is currently in use.
Re: Shell! but witch? - helmetapointe - 12-27-2010
It is Semicassis (Semicassis) labiata subspecie zeylanica (LAMARCK, 1822) Cape Province to Natal, South Africa.
" iredalei " is forma of zeylanica. With smoother shoulders and more elongate, lighter and usually smaller.
Re: Shell! but witch? - jordyvanderbeek - 12-27-2010
Thanks ;D ;D ;D