Tag Archives: mollusk
The Scotch Bonnet Seashell
The Scotch Bonnet seashell (Phalium granulatum) is a member of the helmet shell family and although some of the helmets can be quite large, the Scotch Bonnet is usually no larger than 3-4 inches. It’s a whitish shell with rows … Continue reading →
The Wandering Meatloaf Seashell
Have you ever looked down and seen a giant, 13 inch brown thing moving through the water? Sounds a bit nasty doesn’t it? Think a slab of mom’s meatloaf with dents in it. Actually the common name of this shell … Continue reading →
The Mighty Florida Horse Conch
The Florida horse conch (Pleuroploca gigantea) seashell is the state shell. With all the seashells found along the many beaches in that state, do you ever wonder how they chose just one and why? Sorry, but I don’t know the … Continue reading →
The Abalone Shell Family
Probably you have heard of, or own, abalone jewelry and it comes from the large Abalone shell. Abalones have an iridescent shell (inside) that is collected to use for making jewelry and other things. Because they are much sought after … Continue reading →
Little White Moon Snail Seashell
There are many types, shapes and sizes of the moon shell family (Naticidae) but this little snail stands out because of it’s milky white and very glossy appearance. The Milk Moon Snail (Polinices lacteus) is a common find on the … Continue reading →
