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The “Left-Handed” Florida Lightning Whelk

Posted on 09/03/2011 by

The lightning whelk shell (Busycon contrarium) is commonly found along the southern U.S. beaches from the Carolinas to Texas. It is the official state shell of Texas. I found mine on Sanibel Island where there were many (that were occupied) … Continue reading →

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A Little About Sanibel Island

Posted on 09/24/2010 by

Sanibel Island is located on the west coast of Florida. The way the ocean current passes the area of Sanibel and Captiva causes it to deposit many seashell along the shores and makes it one of the top places in … Continue reading →

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Florida Fighting Conch and It’s Coloring Page

Posted on 08/13/2010 by

I just updated my seashell coloring page with a new, fighting conch picture. The Strombus alatus is part of the conch family – Strombidae – and is a common find on the west coast of Florida. It inhabits tropical waters … Continue reading →

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The Cowry Seashell

Posted on 08/28/2009 by

The cowry shell (also spelled ‘cowrie’) is popular on jewelry such as necklaces and bracelets and is found in varying sizes as you can see in the picture from Wikipedia.   This shell was widely used throughout the world as a … Continue reading →

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Seashell Identification: How It Began

Posted on 06/24/2009 by

I am not a seashell expert, just an everyday person who has recently taken an interest in identifying the Florida shells I have collected over the years.   While walking the Florida beaches during the many years I lived there, picking … Continue reading →

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