MOLLUSKS
The Carolinas to Texas seashells
This is an identification guide of seashells that can be found from the Carolinas to Texas.
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King's Crown - Melongena Corona Usually found among the mangroves and oyster beds. Up to 4" |
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Lion's Paw - Lyropecten nodosus Deeper water. Difficult to find along the beach. Usually bought up in shrimp boat dredges. After storms a half may wash up on the beach. Up to 6" |
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Angel Wings - Cyrotopleura costata Bury themselves in mudflats 1 to 2 feet down. In order to find a pair you usually must dig them up alive. After storms a half may wash up on the beach. Up to 6" |
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Shark Eye or Moon snail - Polinices duplicatus Found along sand bottoms. Generally easy to find. Up to 2" |
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Lettered Olive - Oliva sayana Commonly found along the West Coast Florida. Up to 3" |
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Apple Murex - Phyllonotus pomum One of the more common murex that can be found along the shore. Often occupied by hermit crabs. Up to 3" |
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Lightning Whelk - Busycon contrarium Common Found from New Jersey to Texas. One of the only naturally left handed seashells around. Up to 14" |
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Pen Shell - Atrina and Pinna sps. very common on beach after storm, iridescent interior Up to 10" |