True Tulip

 Fasciolaria tulipa   Somewhat common in the bay. Habitat is more of the grass flats of the bay, so easier to find in the bay then the gulf side beaches.  Can get much larger than the banded form. As seen below can be found in a great variety of colors.  Up to 8"

 

 

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