Category Archives: Identifying shells
Types of Murex Shells
Murex shells are gastropods. My seashell reference book lists many shells with “murex” in their name. Here are a few that would be wonderful to find. The West Indian Murex (Chicoreus brevifrons) – pictured. The Florida Lace Murex (Chicoreus … Continue reading →
The Interesting Iridescent Pen Shell
Pen shells (family Pinnidae) are usually gray or brown in color with an iridescent sheen. They are long and tapered in a triangular shape and most of the ones I’ve seen were on the east coast beaches in Florida. They … Continue reading →
The Lightning Whelk Has a Unique Feature
The lightning whelk seashell is a pretty commonly found shell along Florida’s gulf coast, but it can be found on just about any Florida beach – and also in the Carolinas and Texas. It’s a pretty shell and can be … Continue reading →
Identifying Your Seashells, Where to Start?
You’ve just returned home from a vacation at the beach and each day you added to your collection of treasures amassed from walks along the shore. As you clean the shells and carefully add them to a glass bowl, you … Continue reading →
Identifying The Jackknife Clam Shell
The jackknife clam is an unusual shape and you’ll be able to identify it right away as the one that is sometimes called the “fingernail” shell. Long (3-4 inches) and whitish colored, the shell is curved in a fashion resembling … Continue reading →
