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Cowry Seashells and a Free, Printable Coloring Page

Posted on 02/07/2012 by

One type of the Cowry shell was once widely used as currency.  It is called the Money Cowry!  The shells can be large or small and have a very shiny shell. The Tiger cowry is spotted with dark brown blotches … Continue reading →

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Identifying Seashells: The Pink Murex

Posted on 06/17/2009 by

 A Mollusk or Mollusc (UK spelling) is a living creature that forms a shell around itself for protection. A mollusk shell from the sea is sidely known as a seashell and there are also land molluscs which are typically snails. … Continue reading →

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