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The Beautiful But Deadly Cone Shell

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An article by Rodger Over. Over discusses shell collecting and conchology on the island of Guam and how dangerous it can be. Over, in detail, describes both the cause and deaths of people who were unaware of the danger of shell collecting and…

Cover Page

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The seashells shown in the cover photos are all common to Guam. Shell in upper photo is the spider Conch. In lower left corner is the Silver Lip Conch and at right, the deadly Textile Cone. Photos are by Janice Beaty