new shell collector

[paul monfils]

Hi Annette,

I can ID most of these for you ...

0492 - This is a Crepidula, or Slipper Shell. I believe it is Crepidula fornicata, the Common Atlantic Slipper Shell, but would have to see the other side to be certain.

0490 - Fasciolaria tulipa, the True Tulip Shell or Common Tulip Shell

0478 - Strombus alatus, the Florida Fighting Conch

0483 - An Oyster, genus Ostrea, species uncertain, probably Ostrea equestris, the Crested Oyster

0480 - Trachycardium egmontianum, the Prickly Cockle

0477 - A very beachworn piece of coral, no way to identify the species

0466 - Lightning Whelk, Busycon contrarium is the traditional name but some authors believe it should now be called Busycon sinistrum

0463 - Arca zebra, the Turkey Wing shell

0467 and 0470 - picture quality is not good enough to ID the shells