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Shape


Abalones
Augers, Horn Shells, and Others
Caecums and Tusks
Chitons
Clams, Pandoras, And Others
Cockles, Arks, Angel Wings, And Others
Cones
Dove Shells, Ceriths, And Others
Helmets And Conchs
Keyhole Limpets
Limpets
Margin Shells and Eratos
Moon Snails, Nerites, And Others
Murexes, Tritons, Whelks and Others
Mussels, Razor Clams, And Pen Shells
Olives, Bubble Shells, And Others
Oysters, Jewel Boxes, And Jingle Shells
Periwinkles, Wentletraps, And Others
Scallops
Slipper and Cup-and-Saucer Shells
Tops And Turbans
Trivias and Cowries
Worm and Carrier Shells

Habitats


Coral reefs
Piers, driftwood & pilings
Tidepools
Mud flats
Rocks
Sandy beaches

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Regions


Cape Cod to Cape Hatteras
West Coast north of Southern California
Cape Hatteras to Southern Texas
Southern California
Nova Scotia to Cape Cod
Southern Florida
Eastern Canada

Colors


yellow-gold
purple
black
iridescent
green
orange-red
orange
red
tan
white
blue
brown
pink
gray

Sizes


.25-.5 inch
.5-1 inch
1-2.5 inches
2.5-5 inches
over 5 inches




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