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Identifying The Jackknife Clam Shell

Posted on 02/23/2012 by

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 →

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Identifying Similar Small Shells on Sanibel Island

Posted on 02/08/2012 by

I don’t live on Sanibel and I haven’t even visited the Island in Florida for almost 20 years, but fortunately I know of a great blogger who lives there and shares her shelling knowledge with the world. Recently she posted … Continue reading →

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The Amazing Lion’s Paw Seashell

Posted on 10/18/2011 by

Did you know that it is possible to find animal paws in the ocean?  That’s right, two different shells are named after the kitten’s paw and the lion’s paw.  Both are a form of scallop shell and as you might … Continue reading →

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The Jewelbox Seashells Are Leafy, Spiny and Corrugated

Posted on 10/10/2011 by

This is a picture of my spiny jewelbox seashells. I don’t have many and they are simply call Spiny Jewelbox (Arcinella cornuta). They are white with spikes or ridges (if the spikes have worn down) and the inside is pinkish.  … Continue reading →

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The Unusual Shin-Bone Tibia Seashell Has a Long, Thin “Tail”

Posted on 10/03/2011 by

The Shin-bone Tibia shell is quite unique looking. It averages close to eight inches in length (20 cm.) and has a long, thing, extension, or tail that is not usually seen on shells. The Tibia fusus also has distinct “teeth” … Continue reading →

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