Seashell Types
- The scientific name for the Lion's Paw is Lyropecten Nodosus and it is found in very deep waters. Rarely does it wash ashore, but it is caught in fishing nets. It comes in a range of colors, such as orange, yellow and brown.
- The scientific name for the Horse Conch is Pleuroploca Gigantea and it is Florida's state shell. It grows up to 24 inches in length and turns up in grassy flats of the bay and in the Gulf of Mexico.
- The scientific name is Fasciolaria Tulipa and it likes the grass flats of bay areas, where you can usually see it. However, it live in gulf beaches, as well, but is more difficult to find. It can grow up to 8 inches long and can be found in yellow, orange, brown, red and white.
- The seashell Turkey Wing is also known as Zebra Arc due to this seashell's striping and lines. The scientific name for the Turkey Wing is Arca Zebra and it is a smaller seashell that grows to 4 inches long.
- The scientific name of the Scotch Bonnet is Phalium Granulatum and it is the state shell of North Carolina. It is usually found along beaches on the shore and can grow up to 3 inches long.
Lion's Paw
Horse Conch
True Tulip
Turkey Wing
Scotch Bonnet
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