Tag Archives: identifying seashells
Sea Shell Identification: The Crown Conch
These are my Crown conch shells. At first I thought that the large one (in the framed print) was a very worn Florida Crown conch, also called a “King’s Crown“, but my reference book (National Audubon Society’s Field Guide to … Continue reading →
Identifying Seashells; The Murex Family
A characteristic of the Murex shell is that it has spikes or spines shooting out all over it. Finding one is good shape is difficult because of the rolling in the surf and sand which breaks off the spikes. Mine … Continue reading →
Pink Conch and Murex Wedding Congrats Card
Beach themed wedding congratulations card with seashell photography on the front and a message inside that reads, “On your wedding day we send best wishes for a happy life together”. Conchs and Murex by millhill See other Seashell photography Cards … Continue reading →
Seashell Identification ~ Kitten’s Paw
Found along beaches from the southeastern United States to Brazil, this little shell is called a “Kitten’s Paw” or “Atlantic Kitten’s Paw”. It’s a bivalve – which means it has two sides attached like a hinge as compared to a … Continue reading →
Seashell ID: The Strawberry Conch
Here is your seashell lesson for the day. This shell is one of my most interesting of my “Gastropods” or shells in one piece… interesting to me anyway because of the pretty color inside. I just recently discovered that it’s … Continue reading →
