Slide Show : Gastropod Shells

(Photo: Jean Allsopp)
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Cones
Nearly all of the 500 to 600 species around the world have a similar distinct design: a conical shape, flat top, and a slit-like lip running almost all the way along its length. Ranging from ½ inch to 8½ inches high, this shell’s body can be smooth or angled with rounded or pointed knobs.