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Lightning whelks: The official state shell of Texas is also a fascinating marine predator
Recognized as the official state shell of Texas, the lightning whelk is a fascinating marine predator, Jace Tunnell writes.
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Mad About Seashells
Though people tend to think of them as "sea shells," some species can survive even under a cactus in the desert. Goldberg added that he became interested in land snails after years as a seashell ...
Sanibel shell museum: This elusive shell only collected by dredging or trawling
Our special video series looks at some of the more unique shells at the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum on Sanibel, ...
Sanibel shell museum: A four-foot shell? That's right and it has some serious 'wing span'
Our special video series looks at some of the more unique shells at the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum on Sanibel, ...
Sanibel shell museum: This iconic shell is one of the most desirable in SWFL
Our special video series looks at some of the more unique shells at the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum on Sanibel, ...
Sanibel shell museum: This tiny, cream-colored shell was found in 28,000 feet of water
Our special video series looks at some of the more unique shells at the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum on Sanibel, ...