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Common Slipper Shell, Boat Shell, Quarterdeck - Crepidula fornicata

Common Slipper Shell, Boat Shell, Quarterdeck (Gastropod (univalve); Cap-shaped/Oval with an internal horizontal shelf.)

Atlantic Kitten's Paw - Plicatula gibbosa

Atlantic Kitten's Paw (Bivalve (clams/two-shelled); this specimen is a single valve with a fan/paw shape.)

Lion's Paw Scallop - Nodipecten nodosus

Lion's Paw Scallop (Bivalve (Fan-shaped single valve); specifically the upper (left) valve fragment.)

Atlantic Kitten's Paw - Plicatula gibbosa

Atlantic Kitten's Paw (Bivalve (two-shelled). This specimen is a single valve (half-shell) with a fan-like, irregular tr...

Lion's Paw Scallop (Juvenile or worn fragment) - Nodipecten nodosus

Lion's Paw Scallop (Juvenile or worn fragment) (Bivalve; single valve (likely the upper/left valve); fan-shaped with hea...

Atlantic Thorny Oyster (also known as the Chrysanthemum Shell) - Spondylus americanus (estimated 95% confidence)

Atlantic Thorny Oyster (also known as the Chrysanthemum Shell) (Bivalve (Fan-shaped/Irregular); this specimen is a singl...

Lettered Olive (Fossilized or Melanistic Fragment) - Americoliva sayana (formerly Oliva sayana)

Lettered Olive (Fossilized or Melanistic Fragment) (Gastropod (univalve) fragment; specifically the spire and shoulder p...

Atlantic Baby's Ear or White Baby-ear Moon Snail - Sinum perspectivum

Atlantic Baby's Ear or White Baby-ear Moon Snail (Gastropod (univalve). The shape is ear-like, extremely flattened, and ...

Common Slipper Shell, Boat Shell, Quarterdeck - Crepidula fornicata

Common Slipper Shell, Boat Shell, Quarterdeck (Gastropod (univalve); Cap-shaped/Oval with an internal deck or shelf.)

Shark Eye, Atlantic Moon Snail - Neverita duplicata (likely, 95% confidence)

Shark Eye, Atlantic Moon Snail (Gastropod (univalve); whole shell; globular/spiral shape.)

Atlantic Bay Scallop - Argopecten irradians (Confidence: 95%)

Atlantic Bay Scallop (Bivalve (two-shelled). This specimen is a single valve (either left or right) with a fan-like shap...

Atlantic Oyster Drill - Urosalpinx cinerea

Atlantic Oyster Drill (Gastropod (snail); spiral shape with a high spire and distinct siphonal canal.)

Lightning Whelk - Sinistrofulgur sinistrum

Lightning Whelk (Gastropod (snail); sinistral (left-handed) spiral shape.)

Ladd's Fossil Turritella (Fossil Screw Shell fragment) - Turritella sp. (likely Turritella cumberlandia or similar Pliocene species)

Ladd's Fossil Turritella (Fossil Screw Shell fragment) (Gastropod (univalve); Fossil fragment consisting of the middle w...

Lion's Paw Scallop (Juvenile) - Nodipecten nodosus (Confidence: High)

Lion's Paw Scallop (Juvenile) (Bivalve (two-shelled). Specimen is a single valve (half-shell) with a fan-like, convex sh...

Atlantic Thorny Oyster (juvenile), Chrysanthemum Shell - Spondylus americanus

Atlantic Thorny Oyster (juvenile), Chrysanthemum Shell (Bivalve; this specimen is a single upper (right) valve, typicall...

Turkey Wing (also known as the Turkey Wing Ark) - Arca zebra

Turkey Wing (also known as the Turkey Wing Ark) (Bivalve (Two-shelled); Single valve (left); Boat/Box-shaped)

Atlantic Bay Scallop - Argopecten irradians

Atlantic Bay Scallop (Bivalve (fan-shaped single valve))

Atlantic Jewel Box, Leafy Jewel Box - Chama congregata

Atlantic Jewel Box, Leafy Jewel Box (Bivalve (two-shelled). Specimen is a single valve (either the upper or lower valve)...

Atlantic Bay Scallop - Argopecten irradians

Atlantic Bay Scallop (Bivalve (fan-shaped, single valve shown))

Atlantic Calico Scallop - Argopecten gibbus

Atlantic Calico Scallop (Bivalve (single valve shown); Fan-shaped)

Common Nutmeg (also known as the Cancellate Nutmeg) - Cancellaria reticulata

Common Nutmeg (also known as the Cancellate Nutmeg) (Gastropod (univalve); Spiral/Ovately-conic shape; whole shell)

Lightning Whelk (Juvenile) - Sinistrofulgur sinistrum

Lightning Whelk (Juvenile) (Gastropod (univalve); whole juvenile shell with a pyriform (pear-like) shape.)

Knobbed Whelk (Juvenile) - Busycon carica

Knobbed Whelk (Juvenile) (Gastropod (univalve); Spiral-shaped with elongated siphonal canal)

Atlantic Oyster Drill (also known as the Oyster Borer) - Urosalpinx cinerea

Atlantic Oyster Drill (also known as the Oyster Borer) (Gastropod (Marine Snail); spiral/fusiform shape; whole shell)

Atlantic Oyster Drill - Urosalpinx cinerea

Atlantic Oyster Drill (Gastropod (univalve); Spiral-fusiform shape. This specimen is a whole shell showing a complete sp...

Lightning Whelk - Sinistrofulgur sinistrum (formerly Busycon sinistrum)

Lightning Whelk (Gastropod (univalve); Spiral/Pyriform shape; Whole shell with some beach wear.)

Channeled Whelk - Busycotypus canaliculatus

Channeled Whelk (Gastropod (univalve); whole shell with a pyriform (pear-shaped) spiral structure and a long siphonal ca...

Common Egg Cockle, also known as the Smooth Egg Cockle or Elegant Cockle. - Laevicardium elatum (confidence level 85% based on morphology; potentially Laevicardium laevigatum).

Common Egg Cockle, also known as the Smooth Egg Cockle or Elegant Cockle. (Bivalve (Two-shelled). The specimen shown is ...

Florida Fighting Conch - Strombus alatus

Florida Fighting Conch (Gastropod (Spiral, conical with broad shoulders))

Fighting Conch (Florida Fighting Conch) - Strombus alatus (Confidence: 98%)

Fighting Conch (Florida Fighting Conch) (Gastropod (univalve); Spiral/Conical shape; whole shell)

Scotch Bonnet - Semicassis granulata (with 95% confidence based on typical morphology)

Scotch Bonnet (Gastropod (univalve); whole shell with a globose, spiral shape.)

Atlantic Giant Cockle (also known as the Heart Cockle) - Dinocardium robustum (Confidence: 95%)

Atlantic Giant Cockle (also known as the Heart Cockle) (Bivalve (clams/two-shelled); single valve specimen; heart-shaped...

Knobbed Whelk (South Carolina State Shell) - Busycon carica

Knobbed Whelk (South Carolina State Shell) (Gastropod (sinking spiral/univalve). This is a partial fragment of a body wh...

Fossilized Giant Atlantic Cockle (also known as the Fossil Dinocardium) - Dinocardium robustum

Fossilized Giant Atlantic Cockle (also known as the Fossil Dinocardium) (Bivalve fragment. This is a section of a single...

Lettered Olive (Fossilized Fragment) - Americoliva sayana (formerly Oliva sayana)

Lettered Olive (Fossilized Fragment) (Gastropod (snail); fragment of the body whorl featuring spiral/oblique banding.)

Common Jingle Shell, Mermaid's Toenail, Saddle Oyster - Anomia simplex

Common Jingle Shell, Mermaid's Toenail, Saddle Oyster (Bivalve (upper valve); oval-irregular fan shape)

Atlantic Calico Scallop (commonly referred to as the Calico Scallop) - Argopecten gibbus

Atlantic Calico Scallop (commonly referred to as the Calico Scallop) (Bivalve (Two-shelled); This specimen is a single v...

Calico Scallop (Atlantic Calico Scallop) - Argopecten gibbus

Calico Scallop (Atlantic Calico Scallop) (Bivalve; single valve (left valve fragment); fan-shaped)

Atlantic Bay Scallop - Argopecten irradians

Atlantic Bay Scallop (Bivalve (fan-shaped single valve))

Common Mud Snail (also known as Eastern Mud Snail or Eastern Mud Nassa) - Ilyanassa obsoleta

Common Mud Snail (also known as Eastern Mud Snail or Eastern Mud Nassa) (Gastropod (univalve) with a globose spiral shap...

Atlantic Calico Scallop - Argopecten gibbus

Atlantic Calico Scallop (Bivalve (single valve); Fan-shaped)