Gastropod Shells

Don't know what you've found? Use this shell guide to help you decide.

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Whelks
Jean Allsopp

Whelks

About 200 species inhabit our waters from the arctic to the tropics. Ranging in height from inch to 8 inches, these shells have a well-defined canal. They may be smooth or have sculpturing lengthwise or spirally. Tropical species generally have thicker shells than their northern counterparts.

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