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i need help identifying this shells - membio - 04-12-2008

if possible, tell me the common name and scientific,
thanx in advance...

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i need help identifying this shells - dave r - 04-12-2008

Hi Membio, the upper shell is <i>Bolinus brandaris</i>, the Purple Dye Murex, and the lower shell is <i>Cymbium olla</i>, the Olla Volute.
Dave