Seashells

Atrina pectinata (Pacific Penshell) Razor clams are slender, fragile, brittle shells buried in mud with the pointed end anchored by a tuft of fine fibers (byssal threads). Pacific Penshell (Atrina pectinata) is found generally in shallow water and only the very top of...

Pinctada maculata (Little Wing Oyster) Pteriidae include the pearl oysters, genus Pinctada, and the winged oysters, genus Pteria. They have mother of pearl interiors, some produce pearls which are harvested commercially. Pearl Oysters are found attached to rocks,...

Cabestana spengleri (Spengler's Triton) Tritons are variable in size and solidly constructed, often heavily ornamented. The name triton refers to the widely flared lip and opening (like a trumpet). Ranellidae feed on other molluscs and sea urchins. They are widely...

Strombus campbelli (Campbell's Stromb) The family Strombidae includes the true conchs, tibias, and their allies. Most are extinct. Of the living strombids, most occur in the Indo-Pacific region. Strombids have long eye stalks, a long and narrow aperture, and a...

Morula granulata (Granulated drupe) These animals feed upon other mollusks by drilling with the radula and secreting acid to burn through the shell, leaving a small round hole as evidence. A pest of oyster farms. Morula granulata can be found across the entire...

Tonna variegata (Variegated Tun) The family Tonnidae includes a small number of species with medium-sized to large shells thin for their size and nearly spherical. The spire is small, while the body whorl is large and well inflated, ending in a very wide aperture. The...

Trochus niloticus (Trochus, Topshell) Trochus is a genus of gastropod molluscs of the family Trochidae. They are medium sized shells, with a conical spire and a flat base. Trochus niloticus is the commercial trochus farmed for its shell for use in button manufacture....

Turbo chrysostomus? This highly polished Turban is showing a yellow interior. They are found in intertidal and shallow reef areas at depths to about 20 metres. Turban shells are benthic marine animals, which can also be found in tidal pools and weed-covered reefs....

Callista disrupta VENERIDAE are porcelain-like shells with a complex tooth structure in the hinge. Some exhibit strong colors and patterns, while others are less colorful, but have prominent, fluted lamellae or ribs. Callista disrupta is a shell in the Veneridae,...

Amoria zebra (Zebra Volute) Shell solid, spire very short, glazed. Spire whorls smooth or with axial ribs that may extend to the ventral side of the body whorl. Remainder of body whorl smooth and glossy. Intertidal, in sand, down to 55 metres. Common. Known from the...