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Seashell - Wikipedia A seashell or sea shell, also known simply as a shell, is a hard, protective outer layer usually created by an animal or organism that lives in the sea Most seashells are made by mollusks, such as snails, clams, and oysters to protect their soft insides [1]
What are the Most Common Types of Seashells? - AnimalWised When walking along any beach in your country, you can find countless sea shells and conches, each more beautiful than the last Here we'll give you some very common examples, and then begin discussing more exotic specimens You'll learn about the different types and see photos to help differentiate them
Seashell | Definition, Types, Facts | Britannica seashell, hard exoskeleton of marine mollusks such as snails, bivalves, and chitons that serves to protect and support their bodies It is composed largely of calcium carbonate secreted by the mantle, a skinlike tissue in the mollusk’s body wall
Where Do Seashells Come From? - Ocean Conservancy What are seashells? Seashells are body parts (the shell) of an animal (mostly mollusks) Seashells are made of calcium carbonate When you see a seashell by the seashore, you are seeing the empty shell of an animal that has died
The Story Behind the Seashells By the Seashore Constructed by everything from sea snails to scallops, seashells are beautiful biological treasures that contain hints of the marine environments they came from As a result, seashells are useful
Seashell - Formation, Type and Quiz - Biology Dictionary A seashell is a hard, protective exoskeleton formed by invertebrate animals who live in the sea and are often found washed up on beaches throughout the world The most common animals which produce a seashell are mollusks, crabs, oysters, barnacles, brachiopods, annelid worms, and sea urchins
Types of Shells to Find on Beaches Around the World: Facts . . . - Outforia In this article, we dig into how seashells are grouped and then break down the types of shells From there, you might be able to find some of your favorite shells listed below as we look at some of the individual shells that make up the prominent families Shell Facts ↓