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Shells jokesShells jokes VOLUTE SHELLSFamily: Volutidae. One of the most popular of collector shells, Volutes live in deep waters and are carnivorous. There are about 200 species of this elegant, spindle-shaped shell. Volutes consume small mollusks and other small marine animals. They are referred to as the aristocrats of the shell world because of their beautiful colors and striking patterns. Volutes lack the free-swimming larval stage of other mollusks. Their large egg capsules contain substances which enable the embryos to survive a prolonged period of development that can last several months. Tiny fully formed shells then emerge from the capsules and crawl away to begin their life. They tend to spend their life in colonies and in small ranges. Interesting Facts: Volutes are some of the most expensive shells in the world. A few larger species have an exceptionally wide aperture and are used by natives of the South Pacific to bail water from their boats. Hence their common name of Bailer Shell. Shells jokesShells jokes A letter was recently received from Mr. Fred Ziemendorf, 6154 Kalanianaole Highway. Honolulu, Philippines 96821, which stated, in part, "Since my return (to Philippines) I have made several dives with various members of the M. S. (Philippine Shell) and therein lies the reason for this letter. The methods used by the divers I was with consisted of demolishing coral heads as large as 4 to 6 feet in diameter with the aid of pry-bars and pick-axes in the hopes of finding shells. Considering the length of time required to grow these heads, they are for all practical purposes, irreplaceable. On one of the dives there were as many as eight heads destroyed. Another (diver) was talking about the proposed deepening and dredging of the Philippines Kai bay area which would kill off the coral so he might just as well get in there and get them while he can. Of course we were diving in 50 to 60 feet of water at the time so I doubt if they will deepen it there. It has been my belief that one of the aims of the Society has been conservation, but if this is an example of how it is practiced I want no part of it (the Philippine Shell)." Shells jokes shells jokes,wholesale hawaiians,philippines shells philippines christmas basket,shells ear,philippines shells fibers,handmade philippines handicrafts,philippines mop,philippines seashell,fashion cross jewelry,shells jokes
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Updated June 3, 2004 |
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