Hybrids of Liguus Color Forms

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Liguus fasciatus graphicus variety osmenti
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Liguus fasciatus testudineus variety castaneus

This shell is a cross of Liguus fasciatus graphicus variety osmenti Clench,1942
with Liguus fasciatus testudineus variety castaneus Simpson, 1920.
Osmenti is endemic to Howe Key, Lower Florida Keys, while the castaneus
is a mainland form endemic to the Atlantic Coastal Ridge.

Liguus fasciatus graphicus variety dryas
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Liguus fasciatus solidus variety pseudopictus

This shell is a cross of Liguus fasciatus graphicus variety dryas Pilsbry,1932
with Liguus fasciatus solidus variety pseudopictus Simpson, 1920.
Dryas is endemic to Little Pine Key while the pseudopictus is endemic to
Lower Matecumbe Key in the Upper Keys.

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