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Moon Snail
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Ever wonder what makes some mollusk shells so shiny? It's nacre (mother of pearl), which is created by the animal inside to coat the interior of their shell. #AmazingNature #Mollusks #StuffOfPearls #Shells #NationalParks #NaturalWonder #NationalSeashore
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Fossil Shells
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Whelk Shells
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Shelly Beach
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Crab, Urchin, and Shell
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Coquinas
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Scallop Eyes
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Pen shell
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A live, cold-stunned True Tulip snail was found in the VFA north of Ramp 59. This species is more commonly found in southern, warmer coastal waters