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The following is a quote from an article written by Baruch Sterman,Ph.D. in which he attempts to prove the validity of the Murex Trunculus as the chilazon.

“The enzyme required for dye formation quickly decomposes upon the death of the snail, and so the glands that hold the dye precursor must be crushed while the snail is alive or soon after. In experiments, we have seen that as soon as two hours after death, the quality of the dye is severely degraded.”