Slide Show : Gastropod Shells

(Photo: Jean Allsopp)
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Top Shells
Approximately 180 species inhabit North American waters. These spiral shells range in size from 1/8 inch to 6 inches in length. The exteriors of this shell are variable, but the interior is always pearly in color.