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December 2010

Turret Shells, by Elizabeth Brown - Close-up Photography, Turret Shells, Sea Snails, Nature Photography, Fine Art Photography

Turret Shells by Elizabeth Brown

Also known as Auger Shells, Turret Shells are elongated conical shells with tightly coiled turrets. Mainly live in tropical seas, these shells are part of the larger Turretella genus of sea snails that prefer living on muddy or sandy bottoms.…