MOLLUSKS- seashells
Maine to Virginia
This is an identification guide of seashells that can be found from Maine to Virginia.
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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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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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Ponderous White Arc Seashell Noetia ponderosa. Shallows, abundant Up to 2" |
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Channel Whelk - Busycon canaliculatum Common near shore Up to 6" |
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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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Carolina Bay Scallop- Argopecten irradians Shallow grassy area common. Up to 2.5" |