conus snail shell
Conus scientific name: Conus princeps, belonging to the mollusk gastropod conus conus family conus genus. It is one of the largest species of conus (the largest shell length can reach 20cm), mainly distributed in the Atlantic Ocean (Caribbean Sea, Brazil) and Indian Ocean (East Africa, northwest Australia). Mainly distributed in the Atlantic Ocean (Caribbean Sea, Brazil) and the Indian Ocean (East Africa, northwest of Australia), water depth of 1-50 meters.
green vortex screw shell
The scientific name of the green vortex snail is Turbo viridus, which belongs to the medium-sized marine shellfish of the genus Vortex Snail family. It is named after the green or yellow-green markings on the shell. The spiral part is short (accounting for 1/3 of the total shell length), the body spiral layer (lower part of the shell) is wide and conical, the shell length is 8-20cm, the shell is thick and hard (the main component is calcium carbonate), and the surface is smooth but with fine growth lines; The shell surface is covered with green or yellowish green stripes (some individuals have white or brown stripes), and the overall color is mainly emerald green and olive green.
Oriental Angel Wing Screw Shell
The scientific name of the Oriental Angel Wing Snail is Pterynotus orientalis (Oriental Wing Snail), which belongs to the large marine shellfish of the genus Angel Wing Snail family. It is named after its shell is as wide as wings and has angelic elegant lines. Fan-shaped or wing-shaped, the shell length is 20-40cm (up to 50cm), the shell height is about 1.5 times of the shell length, the shell is thick and hard (the main component is calcium carbonate), and the surface is smooth but with fine growth lines; The shell surface is covered with radial ribs (about 3-5 per cm), with light brown or white spots between the ribs, and the overall color is mainly milky white and light yellow.
Nanyang Baby Screw Shell
Nanyang baby snail scientific name is Cypraea tigris (tiger baby). The deep and shallow tiger-shaped pattern of its shell mask is one of the most representative tropical marine shellfish in the Baby Division. It is named after its widespread distribution in the Nanyang Ocean (Southeast Asia). Tiger-spotted baby is one of the larger and most gorgeous types of shell patterns in the baby family. Oval or pear-shaped, the shell length is 5-15cm, the shell height is about 2/3 of the shell length, the shell is thick and hard (the main component is calcium carbonate), and the surface is smooth but with fine growth lines. The shell surface is covered with tiger spot patterns with alternating shades, and the overall color is mainly golden and orange.
spider screw shell
The spider's scientific name is Lambis chiragra. Its unique shell shape, shell mouth slender curved like spider legs, is the spider snails (Vermetidae) in the highly recognizable tropical marine shellfish. The spiral part is short, the body spiral layer (lower part of the shell) is wide and conical, the shell length is 10-25cm (up to 30, cm) slender and curved, the edge has a fine tooth-like structure (to enhance the tightness of closure), the shell surface extends downward from the top of the shell, such as "spider legs" with dense and thick ribs, dark brown or green spots between the ribs, and the overall color is mainly gray brown and brown, some individuals are light green due to the attachment of algae.
australia angle screw shell
The Australian horn screw is named Turritella australiensis. Its slender shell resembles a horn. It is a large marine shellfish unique to the east coast of Australia. Because it often inhabits shallow rocky areas and has unique shell patterns, it has become a landmark species of local marine ecology. The spiral part is extremely long, the body spiral layer is short and wide, the whole is slender conical or tower-shaped, and the shell length can reach 30-50cm. The shell surface is densely covered with dense longitudinal ribs and fine growth lines, with light brown or white stripes between the ribs, the overall color is mainly milky white and light yellow, and some individuals are light green due to algae attachment.
Tapestry Vortex Shell
The tapestry vortex conch (Turbo setosus) belongs to the genus Vortex conch family Vortex conch of the mollusk phylum gastropod. The spiral part is short, the body spiral layer (lower part of the shell) is wide and conical, and the shell length is 10-30cm (up to 40cm); The shell surface is densely covered with dark and light brown, yellow or orange stripes, and some individuals have radial or grid patterns, which are similar to handmade brocade or tapestry as a whole. The shell is thick and hard (mainly composed of calcium carbonate), with pearl luster on the surface, the edge of some types of shells has a fine tooth-like structure (to enhance the tightness of the closure).
French screw shell
The French snail (Tritonia) belongs to the genus French snail family of the mollusca gastropod, which is about 200 species in the world and widely distributed in tropical to temperate waters. The shell length can reach 40cm (the maximum record is 60cm), conical or tower-shaped, with short spiral part and wide body spiral layer (lower part of the shell); The shell surface is densely covered with thick ribs (about 5-7 per cm), with fine growth lines between the ribs, mostly grayish white or light brown in color, some individuals with purple or orange spots, and the shell mouth is nearly round, the edges have a strong tooth-like structure (to enhance the tightness of the closure).
Prince Conus snail shell
Prince conus scientific name: Conus princeps, belonging to the mollusk phylum gastropod conus conus family conus. It is one of the largest species of conus (the largest shell length can reach 20cm), mainly distributed in the Atlantic Ocean (Caribbean Sea, Brazil) and Indian Ocean (East Africa, northwest Australia). Mainly distributed in the Atlantic Ocean (Caribbean Sea, Brazil) and the Indian Ocean (East Africa, northwest of Australia), water depth of 1-50 meters.
3D model of conch shell
Usually refers to the shells of marine snails, which are loved by people for their unique shape and beautiful texture. The size, shape, and color vary, with some shells having smooth surfaces and others having rough textures or nodules. It also holds a unique position in culture and history. In ancient times, snail shells were used as horns or musical instruments in some cultures, while in other cultures they were used as decorative or ceremonial objects. In modern times, conch shells are often used to make various handicrafts such as jewelry, wind chimes, and other decorations. It also has ecological functions in nature. Some marine creatures, such as hermit crabs, use empty snail shells as a home to protect themselves
Bush's snail shell
The snail is a shellfish, belonging to the family Protogastropoda. The shell is in the shape of a gyroscope, with an enlarged snail layer. The height and width of the shell are not significantly different, and the surface of the shell is smooth or has spiral ribs, spines, or protrusions. The spiral tower is high, the shell top is blunt, and the suture line is shallow. All screw layers are convex, but the body layer is slightly concave near the suture line. The shell is round, and the edge of the outer lip is sharp. The shell surface has rich colors and complex patterns, with many variations.
Sea curled specimen
Haijuan, a type of shell, is medium to large in size, slender, and has many layers of snails. The shell surface usually has many spiral ribs and significant thick longitudinal ribs. Discovered on the west coast and Penghu Islands. From the Yellow Sea to the South China Sea, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. Keelung, in the western waters of Taiwan, Mosquito Pit in Gongliao Township, Taipei County, Lukang in Changhua County, Kaohsiung County, Penghu, Penghu Inland Sea, Danshui in Taipei County, Baishawan Coast in Taipei County, Hualien Coast, Anping in Tainan City, Donggang in Pingtung County, Jinning in Kinmen, Jincheng, Jinsha, Jinhu, and Lieyu. Mature individuals have a well-developed and broad outer lip on their shell; The water pipe trench is also very deep, and the leading edge of the outer lip usually extends beyond the water pipe trench.
Spinous shell
Spiny snails are a type of animal belonging to the phylum Mollusca, with large and thick shells. The shell height is 125.1mm and the shell width is 103.0mm. The shell surface is yellow white. The spiral layer is about 8 layers. The suture line is shallow. Each snail layer has 3 longitudinal swollen ribs, with thick and strong branching spines on the ribs. There are approximately 7-10 visible spines on the longitudinal ribs at the edge of the shell opening. There are tumor like protrusions between the longitudinally swollen ribs. The shallow groove is a flattened semi tubular shape, and there are usually three large spines on the right side of the shallow groove.
Weasel taro snail shell
The shell of the Weasel Conus is thick, the snail tower is low and flat, and it has a shell and a water pipe trench. The nervous system is concentrated, and the esophageal nerve ring is located behind the salivary gland and is not penetrated by the salivary gland delivery tube; The gastrointestinal ganglia are located near the central nervous system of the brain. The mouth is well-developed, and the esophagus has unpaired esophageal glands. A part of the outer film is wrapped to form a water pipe. Androgynous, males have copulators. The olfactory detector is feather shaped with narrow teeth and tongue. Residing in intertidal zones to depths below 20 meters on rocky seabeds. Carnivorous, feeding on worms, fish, or other mollusks. There are venom glands in the body that can shoot prey and harm predators, distributed from the Indian Ocean to the Western Pacific.
Martin's long nosed snail shell
Martin Long nosed Snail, commonly known as Zhen Long nosed Snail in Chinese. Family and genus classification: Molluscs, Mollusca, Gastropoda, Mesogastropoda, Phoenix Snails. The habitat environment is in deep-sea mud and sand bottoms and subtidal zones. It is distributed in the Philippines and Taiwan, China Province of China. The South China Sea includes southern Taiwan, Borneo, the Philippines, Hainan, and Indonesia. Shell is thin and light, with a luster like silk. The snail tower is tall, with a top shell and a round body layer; The spine shaped front water pipe groove is slightly curved. The suture line is shallow, with a clear spiral groove below it. The outer lip edge is thickened and has 6-7 short spines. The shell surface is milky brown, the outer lip edge and lower part of the snail layer are white, and the middle snail layer is dark brown.
Baiyan Bao snail shell
The hundred eyed conch is a mollusk of the Gastropoda family. Shells have a distinct cylindrical shape and are coiled within the snail layer. The shell is narrow and elongated, with fine teeth on the outer and inner lips, and a tongue shaped tongue. The outer membrane is thin, with a two leaf shape, and the living body is almost completely covered by the shell. The spiral part almost disappears when it reaches adulthood, and there is no opening in adulthood. The shell surface is smooth and glossy, with a light yellow brown color and many brown rings of varying sizes on it. There are also two yellow white horizontal bands on the shell surface. Living in tropical and subtropical warm sea areas, it can be found from intertidal zones to deeper rocks, coral reefs, or sandy seabeds. Mainly feeds on algae or coral animals.
Cat's Eye Snail Shell
Most species in the family Ranunculidae are spherical or pear shaped. The height and width of the shell are not significantly different. The surface of shells is either smooth or decorated with intricate details, and some also have ribs, spines, grooves, or protrusions. The inner surface of the shell has a pearl luster. Most species of snail are distributed in tropical, subtropical, and temperate oceans, with tropical waters being the most abundant. They have been found from intertidal zones to depths of 3400 meters, and they prefer to inhabit shallow waters near rocks and coral reefs where algae grow. Common types of snails include cat eyed snails, silver mouthed snails, golden mouthed snails, and night glow snails. Snail meat is edible, and shells can be carved into art pieces.
Heavenly King Red Spiral Shell
The Heavenly King Red Snail, also known as the Florida MacConck Snail, is a highly predatory sea snail found in subtropical and tropical regions. They are the largest gastropod class in American waters. The shell length of the Tianwang red spiral snail is 60 centimeters. The shell is shuttle shaped and has a long siphon tube with up to 10 spirals. The shell of the juvenile is bright orange and turns gray white to salmon orange as it grows, with a light yellow brown or dark brown stratum corneum. The Tianwang red spiral snail is preyed upon by other large marine predators, including the left-handed fragrant snail, queen phoenix snail, and bone snail genus. They also have same-sex cannibalism. In the aquarium, they also eat small hermit crabs.
High cap bell shell
Zhongluo family, also known as horseshoe snail family, has shells that are mostly conical or snail shaped, and some are ear shaped. The shell surface is often carved with particles, nodules, or spines. The bottom of the shell is flat and has many concentric ribs. The shell is square circular or horseshoe shaped, with a large and deep navel or no navel. The pearl layer inside the shell is thick, with papules and keratin, and is round and multi-faceted. There are many types, all of which are seafood. They mostly inhabit shallow rocky and sandy seabeds in the intertidal zone. The high capped bell snail, a member of the bell snail family, has granular or mesh shaped carvings on its shell surface. The shell edge does not protrude sharply, and there are grooves growing along the snail axis inside the shell mouth. The shell shape is conical. The inner surface of the shell has a strong pearl luster. The mouth cap is a multi-faceted keratin.
Exquisite bone snail shell
The exquisite bone snail is a member of the bone snail family, living on sandy and muddy seabeds tens of meters deep. The snail layer is about 8 layers, with shallow sutures, and is a common type of bottom trawl. Each snail layer has three longitudinal swollen ribs. There is one spike in the middle of each longitudinal rib in the spiral section; There are three main spines on the longitudinal swollen ribs of the snail layer, some of which also have one short spine. There are 5-7 thin and weak swollen ribs between the longitudinal swollen ribs of the snail layer. The spiral ribs on the shell are thin and high. The anterior sulcus is very long, almost in the shape of a closed tube, and its spikes usually do not exceed half of the length of the anterior sulcus. Glacial keratin. Mainly distributed in warm seas, living in sandy and muddy seabeds tens of meters deep, and distributed along the southern coast of Zhejiang, China.
Agate conch shell
Agate conch is a mollusk of the Gastropoda family. The shell is oval in shape and the snail layer is rolled inward. The shell is narrow and elongated, with fine teeth on the outer and inner lips, and a tongue shaped tongue. The outer membrane is thin, with a two leaf shape, and the living body is almost completely covered by the shell. The spiral part almost disappears when it reaches adulthood, and there is no opening in adulthood. Living in tropical and subtropical warm sea areas, it can be found from intertidal zones to deeper rocks, coral reefs, or sandy seabeds. Mainly feeds on algae or coral animals. Due to its beautiful appearance, it is highly favored by shellfish collectors and has high ornamental and collectible value.
Spider snail shell
Spider snails belong to the family Molluscaceae in the order Gastropoda. The shell of the spider snail is solid and solid, like a spider. The shell is 155 mm high, 80 mm wide, and there are about 9 layers of spiral shells. The shell surface is densely covered with thin spiral ribs. Above the sutures, the shell surface suddenly expands to form shoulder angles, on which there are undeveloped nodules. Above the spiral shell layer, there are two more developed nodule rows. Below the suture line of the lower spiral shell layer, there is a wide and flat annular protrusion. The shell is yellow white, mixed with brown spots and patterns. It is distributed in Taiwan, Hainan Island and the Xisha Islands in China, and widely distributed in the Indo West Pacific tropical sea area abroad.
Large navel parrot shell
Nautilus is a general term for marine mollusks in the family Nautidae, belonging to the order Cephalopoda. There are 2 genera and 6 species, with curled pearl like shells that can grow up to 26 centimeters in size, but adult parrots generally do not exceed 20 centimeters. Usually only 16 centimeters. The shell is composed of many chambers, and the outer shell is located inside the shell. There is a diaphragm separating each chamber; Two pairs of gills; 63-94 wrists, but without suction cups. The shell is thin and light, coiled in a spiral shape, with a white or milky white surface. The growth lines radiate from the navel of the shell, smooth and fine, mostly reddish brown in color. The entire spiral shell is smooth like a disc, resembling a parrot's beak, hence the name "Nautilus".
Bishop's pen snail shell
The mitre shell of the pen snail is a marine snail belonging to the family Callichthyidae in the subclass Gastropoda. The shell is thick, typically in the shape of a bullet, and slightly resembles a bishop's crown, hence the English name bishop's crown snail. Pen snails are common in the Indo Pacific region, inhabiting shallow sandy bottoms. The largest type of bishop's pen snail is 10 centimeters long, with a white shell surface and red yellow patches. Shell white, spiral tower round, shallow stitching; There are red spots on the surface of the shell, with a brilliant color.
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