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[Carlos Galan]

Hello, this is a common shell purchased in Mexico, I don´t remember now the name, anyone know?

Thanks.

[paul monfils]

It is an immature Queen Conch, or Pink Conch, Strombus gigas.  When the end of the spire is sawed off like this, it is so the shell can be used as a horn.  If you know how to blow a trumpet or bugle, you can get quite an impressive sound out of a shell like this.

[Carlos Galan]

Thanks for the determination and the information Paul.

Kind regards.

[Marlo9]

This is not as easy as it looks.  You have to blow it and see if you can achieve a b-flat.  If not, and all you get is a C-sharp, then it probably is Strombus gigas.

http://z14.invisionfree.com/Conchologist...topic=1219