A Beginner's Guide to Shells

Are you a seashell novice? Use our helpful guide to figure out what you've found.

Auger
Jean Allsopp

Auger

  • About 20 species of Auger live in North American waters.
  • Look for whorled, narrow, and elongated shells with smooth or ribbed grooves on their exterior surface.
  • Auger shells range anywhere from one inch to 8 7/8 inches high.
  • The plate that seals the mouth of the shell is pointed at one end and rounded at the other.

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