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The Carolinas to Texas seashells - Page 4
This is an identification guide of seashells that can be found from the Carolinas to Texas.
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Atlantic Deer Cowrie - Cypraea cervus rarely found beached, usually diver collected around rocks or bridges. Up to 6" |
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Buttercup - Anodontia alba shallow water, common Up to 2" |
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Calico Scallop - Argopecten gibbus edible, Up to 2" |
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Florida Auger Terebra floridana Up to 2" |
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Channel Whelk - Busycon canaliculatum Common near shore Up to 6" |
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Van Hyning's Cockle - Dinocardium vanhyningi Common, Gulf of Mexico Up to 5" |
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Atlantic Bubble - Bulla striata common, Gulf of Mexico in grassy areas Up to 1" |
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Calico Clam - Macrocallista maculata common in sandy shallow water, up to 3" |
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Dosinia Venus Clam - Dosinia sps. a variety of species may be found, common in sandy shallow water, up to 3" |
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Kitten's Paw - Plicatula gibbosa Abundant along sandy beaches, up to 1" |
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Gaudy Natica - Natica canrena common in sandy shallows, up to 1" |
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Beaded Periwinkle - Tectarius muricatus southern Florida found on mangroves at tideline Up to 1" |
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Angulate Periwinkle - Littorina angulifera Florida, found on mangroves at tideline Up to 1" |
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Spiny Jewel Box - Arcinella arcinella common, up to 1.5" |