MOLLUSKS
The Carolinas to Texas seashells - Page 5
This is an identification guide of seashells that can be found from the Carolinas to Texas.
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Carolina Bay Scallop- Argopecten irradians Shallow grassy area common. Up to 2.5" |
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Coquina- Donax variabilis Very common and widespread along waters edge. Up to 1" |
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Jingles- Anomia simplex Shallow water abundant. Up to 1.5" |
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Knobbed Whelk- Busycon carica Great for "hearing the ocean" in. Up to 9" |
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Blue Mussel- Mytilus edulis Found worldwide and abundant. Good eating Up to 3.5" |
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Razor "Jackknife"Clam- Ensis directus Found on sand flats. Up to 7" |
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Wentletrap- Epitonium angulatum Commonly found along high tide shoreline Up to 1" |
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Keyhole limpet- Fissurella barbadensis Along rock jetties. Up to 1.5" |
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Broad- Ribbed Cardita-Carditamera floridana Abundant in Florida. Up to 1.5" |
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Sharp Rib Drill- Eupleura sulcidentata Up to 1" |
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Florida Cone- Conus floridanus Common in Florida Up to 1.5" |