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wei
Joined: 30 Jan 2009 Posts: 37
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Posted: 29.07.2009, 18:00 Post subject: Diminovula-like Shells |
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Hi all.
Cate (1973) and Lorenz & Fehse (2009) discuss Diminovula alabaster. I have found typical shells here:

However, upon reinspection of the same lot, I chanced upon some interesting shells, which I would appreciate help with.
(A)This one seems to be an elongated variation of alabaster (6.3mm)
(B)This one appears Margovula-like, but could be alabaster sub-adults (4.9 & 8.6mm respectively):

(C) This one has shape and size that approaches D. coroniola shown on pl. 53, no. 6 of Lorenz & Fehse (2009) (12.5mm):
Thanks for your help in advance! |
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Dirk
Gender:  Joined: 11 Feb 2009 Posts: 6
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Posted: 31.07.2009, 06:14 Post subject: Diminovula like shells |
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Hello Wei,
specimen A and the right (8.6 mm) specimen B are D. whitworthi. Specimen C is assigned at the moment to D. alabaster. For the left (4.9 mm) specimen B I do not have any suggestions now (have no literature with me in the office).
Hope could help you a little bit.
Ciao, dirk |
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felix Administrator

Gender:  Joined: 25 Jan 2009 Posts: 53
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Posted: 31.07.2009, 09:34 Post subject: |
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..how about
B (left) bimaculata
B (right) aurantiomacula
C is a large alabaster (note the fine teeth and narrow aperture) |
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wei
Joined: 30 Jan 2009 Posts: 37
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Posted: 01.08.2009, 03:08 Post subject: |
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Thanks for all the suggestions.
B(left, 4.9mm) might be a little small for bimaculata. |
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