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Last Update 10 Nov. 2001

World Shells	The site renewing the magnificence likely of the most beautiful review on shells ever produced. It was published in Rome from 1992 to 1997 by Luigi Raybaudi. A section of the site is dedicated to Mirco Bergonzoni, a young but very advanced collector from Bologna and a good friend. You also can find here an interesting Guide for Neophites to shelling.
Luigi Raybaudi Home Page	Probably one of the most detailed list of Cypraeidae for sale on the net. (At the moment, only species from letter "a" to letter "m" are listed)
www.COWRIES.net by Felix Lorenz	The most up-to-date site on Cypraeidae and many specimens for sale.
The Molluscs Net	The most important commercial site. Homepages of many dealers linked to this site. But also a lot more.
Cypraea net by Pasquale Fazzini	Another site totally related with the Family Cypraeidae. An interesting checklist, carefully iluustrated with possibly the best pictures on the net.
Museo Malacologico Piceno (Cupra Marittima - Italy) by T. & V. Cossignani	The site of the most important permanent shell museum in Europe and, possibly, in the world. A very well-stocked shell shop is also present.
Association Francaise de Conchyliologie	Publisher of XENOPHORA, Bulletin de l'AFC, a very interesting review dealing with all Families of shells.
www.marginella.com A meeting point for shells collectors by Angelo Blasutta	At the moment, 100 shells collectors are registered on this unique site presenting their trade list. E-mail addresses are also given.
www.shells.it by A. Petronzi & C. Pirazzini	A very nice site with fantastic technical features. A lot of carefully organized pictures of the most collected Families.