What is the star system?
The star system calculates the number of pieces that were handled by Conchology, Inc. in the last 21 years:
| 0 – 5 pieces | 6 stars |
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| 6 – 10 pieces | 5 stars |
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| 11 - 25 pieces | 4 stars | |
| 26 - 75 pieces | 3 stars | |
| 76 - 150 pieces | 2 stars | |
| > 150 pieces | 1 star | |
We want to point out that the star system is only very reliable for PHILIPPINE shells only, as we handle very few foreign shells in general. As time goes, the system will become more and more performant.
Synonymy:
Geographic Distribution:
Exuma Group of Islands, Bahama Islands
Type Locality:
West Hill, Little Norman's Key, Exuma Group, Bahamas.
[24° 2' N, -76° 29' W]
[24° 2' N, -76° 29' W]
Type Material:
Lectotype, MCZ 76248
There are 1146 paralectotypes, including MCZ 76249 and USNM 420094 (100 specimens).
Additional Records:
MolluscaBase Information:
No MolluscaBase Information Found.
Remarks:
The taxon name originally appeared as Strophiops normanii in the heading of the original description, but as S. normandi in the caption to the figures in the plate. The spelling normandi is an "incorrect original spelling" [Article 32.5.1, ICZN, 1999:39] and thus has no separate availability [Article 32.4, ICZN, 1999:39]. Clench (1957:155) listed this species as normanii. Maynard (1920d:123) reported this taxon to occur on the ground, with few living and many dead specimens.