The star system calculates the number of pieces that were handled by Conchology, Inc. in the last 21 years:
0 – 5 pieces
6 stars
6 – 10 pieces
5 stars
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.
Info: In the first issue Guido T. Poppe, Manuel J. Tenorio, Carlos M. L. Afonso and Koen Fraussen have contributed with 5 articles containing 9 descriptions of new species and one new form. Conus cuneolus and its relatives of Sal has been revised and documented. VISAYA is printed in colour from cover to cover, the number 1 has 16 full page coloured plates and 2 maps.
Newly Described Species :
Calliostoma guphili n. sp. Calliostoma philippei n. sp. Calliostoma vilvensi n. sp. Tectus magnificus n. sp. Cypraea leucodon leucodon forma escotio n. f. Conus frausseni n. sp. Conus grohi n. sp. Conus terryni n. sp. Engina ignicula sp. nov. Nassaria perlata sp. nov.