SHELLmazing Lightning Whelk! The whelks are large sea snails with a left-handed opening and streaked “lightning” pattern. A predatory species, and its empty shells are popular finds for collectors. This one is alive it was gently returned to the water. 🐚❤️ Come shell with us let us help you find the Shell of a Lifetime ™️ 🐚 Join us : 239-571-2331 www.treasureseekersshelltours.com 🐚 Only Collect Empty Shells @caydeemorgan 🐚 Video credit : Shell Guide Caydee 🐚 #shellkiceisland #shellmarcoisla
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Today, learn more about the Lightning Whelks (𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘨𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘮) you might find here in Southwest Florida! | Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium
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Today, learn more about the Lightning Whelks (𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘨𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘮) you might fin…
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Love this video ❤️The Lightning whelk is the second largest gastropod found on the islands reaching up to 16” in length. Whelks have very large body whorls with distinct shoulders and a wide aperture tapering into their long siphon canal. They have a dozen or more petite knobs on their body whorl which spirals to their left ... their spire is rearward. The left handed aperture separates them from most other marine snails. Right handed lighting whelks are rare. Color is cream to gray with the you
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Save & Read below! ✨️⬇️ . This is a beautiful Lightning whelk specimen with gorgeous color that any collector would be happy to keep! However, it is covered in life 🙏🏼 . What you see is Live slipper snails and live barnacles who have made their home on and inside of this seashell. 🐚 . A key to ethical shelling is never taking anything alive, no matter how pretty it is 💙 . This guy was placed back in the water where he was found. 🙏🏼 . Did you know this? Comment below and please 💖 SHARE thi
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