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1. California Mussel Shell (Mytilus californianus) The California Mussel Shell is a large, dark brown or black shell with a smooth exterior. These shells are often found clustered together and attached to rocks or other surfaces in the intertidal zone. 2. Pacific Oyster Shell (Crassostrea gigas)


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2. Refugio State Beach. Refugio State Beach, one of the best shelling beaches in California, is a great place to search for rare shells and beach treasures. Located along the Santa Barbara coast, this beach is known for its variety of shells and gems hidden within its sand. Shell lovers will find an abundance of stunning specimens such as moon.


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Rockfish ID Guides Nearshore Rockfish of California (PDF) Yelloweye Rockfish, Vermilion Rockfish, and Canary Rockfish ID (PDF) Yellowtail Rockfish, Olive Rockfish, and Widow Rockfish ID (PDF) Copper Rockfish, Gopher Rockfish, and Canary Rockfish ID (PDF) Quillback Rockfish, China Rockfish, and Black-and-Yellow Rockfish ID (PDF)


Shell identification on Ocracoke, N.C., beaches Ocracoke Observer

Of the molluscan assemblages found along coastal areas of the United States, those of southern California stand out as unique in having the largest number of abalone species (family Haliotidae), the largest number of regionally-restricted murex species (family Muricidae), and the largest number of chitons (Class Polyplacophora), along with conta.


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Image gallery of shells from the eastern Pacific.


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In California, shellfish research is conducted at many locations and on a variety of subjects. Studies have included research into oyster genetics, offshore aquaculture development, seafood sustainability, harmful algal blooms, and threats from bacterial contamination. PSI's recent research in California has focused on the social dimensions.


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Welcome to Seashells.org. This site is devoted to the answering of all your questions you might have about seashells, beachcombing, cleaning seashells, preserving sealife, identifying your seashells, and more. This site is a never ending work in progress. As we acquire more sealife and seashell images we will be adding them to the site.


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Molluscs of Southern California (Click on images or names to open). Yellow background = Introduced species . Photographed and compiled by Peter J. Bryant ([email protected]) Department of Developmental and Cell Biology, University of California, Irvine, CA 92697 and some guests


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1. Queen Conch Snail Description The Queen Conch (pronounced "conk") possesses a large spiral shell that may bear numerous thick triangular knobs and whorls, a long spire, a sharp apex and a flared lip. The outside is brownish yellow with a bright pink opening and lip. Only as adults, the lips of the shell are thick and flared.


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3. The Apple Murex ( Chicoreus pomum) seems to be a bit more colorful than the Lace or Giant murex species with dark brown coloring. Max size is 4.5 inches. The Apple Murex is found all around Florida, like the Lace Murex. See a photo of this shell with egg cases at this Baily Matthews Shell Museum catalog page.


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Click the button below. Get Your Free Shell Identification Chart HERE! The Ultimate Sea Shell Identification Guide Florida Fighting Conch The Florida Fighting Conch is known to quickly jump to scare off any predators. It can get as large as 4 1/2 inches and is found from Florida up to North Carolina. Melon Shell


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The animal's head is yellow; the tentacles are orange. The foot is yellow and black. The little gray shell (two inches tall max) is shaped like a pyramid, with layered vertical ridges on the sides. Bluish-gray ridges radiate from the umbilicus. The queen tegula is only found from Catalina to central Baja.


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Seashells and other Marine Life: SeashellGuide.com Articles (Pictorial Index) Campeche Angel Wing. Common Atlantic Bubble Shell. Florida Prickly Cockle. Vanhyning's Heart Cockle. Florida Spiny Jewel Box. Kitten's Paw. Cayenne Keyhole Limpet. Cross-Hatched Lucine.


Shell identification on Ocracoke, N.C., beaches Ocracoke Observer

Our shell identification catalog currently encompasses the shells of the Eastern coast of the United States. This guide currently includes 375 imaged shells with more coming in the future!


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To get started with seashell identification, follow these steps: 1. Observe the Shell Begin by closely observing the shell you've found. Take note of its shape, size, color, and any distinctive features such as ridges, spines, or patterns. These characteristics are essential for identification. 2. Use a Field Guide


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SHELLS! SHELLS! Southern California is home to a dazzling variety of mollusks, and this section is an ever-growing display of some of the molluscan biodiversity of the the region, including Haliotis rufescens, the proposed California state mollusk. And non-shelled mollusks, such as nudibranchs, ARE represented here, as well. In addition, links.