Seashells spotlighted in Lyman Museum presentation
Don Hemmes, professor emeritus of UH-Hilo, shares information about his favorite seashells 7 p.m. May 6 at the Lyman Museum.
Credit: Courtesy of Don Hemmes.
HILO, Hawai`i (April 30, 2013) — Dr. Don Hemmes, professor emeritus of biology at the University of Hawai`i at Hilo, returns to the Lyman Museum 7 p.m. Monday, May 6 for a special presentation on his favorite seashells.
His presentation will cover a variety of Hawaiian marine molluscs—including cones (Conus spp.), cowries (Cypraea spp.), conches (Strombus spp.), and auger shells (Terebra spp.)—and their preferred foods and habitats. Visitors can also learn about some lesser-known micro-molluscs such as the Triphoridae and Epitoniidae. In addition, Dr. Hemmes will teach the characteristics to look for in shells in order to place each species into its proper genus.
The nationally accredited and Smithsonian-affiliated the Lyman Museum and Mission House tells the story of Hawai`i’s islands and its people. Exhibits contain world-renowned shells and minerals collections as well as artifacts from the people who helped create Hawai`i’s unique cultural history. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday; doors open at 6:30 p.m. for evening public programs. Monday night programs cost $3 and are free to Lyman Museum members. For more information, call (808) 935-5021 or visit www.lymanmuseum.org.
To download the flyer for this event in PDF format, please click here.
