MOLLUSKS- seashells

Maine to Virginia

This is an identification guide of seashells that can be found from Maine to Virginia. 

sanibel seashells sea shells beachcombing molluskssanibel seashells sea shells beachcombing mollusks Shark Eye or Moon snail - Polinices duplicatus Found along sand bottoms.  Generally easy to find. Up to 2"
sanibel seashells sea shells beachcombing molluskssanibel seashells sea shells beachcombing mollusks Lightning Whelk - Busycon contrarium Common Found from New Jersey to Texas.  One of the only naturally left handed seashells around. Up to 14"
sanibel seashells sea shells beachcombing mollusks Ponderous White Arc Seashell Noetia ponderosa. Shallows, abundant Up to 2"
sanibel seashells sea shells beachcombing molluskssanibel seashells sea shells beachcombing mollusks Channel Whelk - Busycon canaliculatum  Common near shore   Up to 6"
sanibel seashells sea shells beachcombing molluskssanibel seashells sea shells beachcombing mollusks Knobbed Whelk- Busycon carica Great for "hearing the ocean" in. Up to 9"
sanibel seashells sea shells beachcombing mollusks Blue Mussel- Mytilus edulis  Found worldwide and abundant.  Good eating Up to 3.5"
sanibel seashells sea shells beachcombing molluskssanibel seashells sea shells beachcombing mollusks Razor "Jackknife"Clam- Ensis directus Found on sand flats. Up to 7"
sanibel seashells sea shells beachcombing mollusks Carolina Bay Scallop- Argopecten irradians   Shallow grassy area common.  Up  to 2.5"

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