Look for this rough-and-tumble shell after a winter storm. The shell coloration can vary from cream to a greyish exterior with reddish-brown zigzag markings. It is a smooth, shiny, cylindrical shaped shell with a short spire. The shell can be about 6 cm (2½ in) long (maximum size reaches 9.1 cm). It can range in size from 4 to 16 inches. This grayish-white shell has uneven purple-brown streaks and can be recognized by its left-handed spiral. The stripes are often more pronounced on the Calico and the colors feature pinks, reds, purples, oranges, and browns. This species grows up to three inches in maximum width, and is similar in shape and sculpturing to the Atlantic bay scallop. They usually have a molted pattern incorporating dark grey, black, or brown with orange, red, or yellow hues The shell of an Atlantic bay scallop is broadly fan shaped with more than 14 radial ribs. It may also have dark brown bands in parallel lines around the shell and can be from 2 to 4 inches. Colors range from pearly gray with splotches of olive green or tan. This smooth, gracefully shaped beauty has a moderately thin shell. These shells are very thin and easily broken, hence the name “soft-shells.” They can be white, cream, brown, gold, or gray. This clam is found living approximately 6–10 in (15–25 cm) under the surface of the mud. They can range in color from orange to brown, to purple, or pink with banded white or cream stripes. Generally less than 2.5 cm (1 inch) in length, and is characterized by its smooth surface and its dual shell. The lip, also called the shield, is large and contains 10 “teeth.” Its shell is mostly cream-colored outside with a rich chocolate brown interior. The Queen Helmet is a giant version of the Scotch Bonnet that can be as big as 10 inches. The creamy white-colored shell has yellowish brown squares in rows and 20 spiral grooves on the body. This round sea urchin is tan to light brown and ranges in size from 5 to 6 inches. Here’s our Island Life North Carolina shell guide for some of the most common shells you’ll find on North Carolina’s beaches!
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