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These shells are listed in alphabetica order by scientific name. We used the book Seashells of North Carolina by Porter & Houser as a reference. Click on photo to enlarge.
		Geukensia demissa, Ribbed mussel Lives in marshes, common find.
		Laevicardium laevigatum, Eggcockle Lives offshore, common find.
		Mercenaria campechiensis, Southern quahog Lives offshore, common find.
		Mercenaria mercenaria, Northern quahog Lives in sounds and estuaries, common find.
		Murex pomum Phyllonotus pomum, Apple murex Lives offshore, common find.
		Muricanthus fulvescens, Giant eastern murex Lives offshore, very rare find.
		Noetia ponderosa, Ponderous ark Lives offshore, common find.
		Oliva sayana, Lettered olive Lives near-shore, common find, especially on Shackleford Banks.
		Phalium granulatum, Scotch bonnet NC's State Shell Lives offshore, whole specimens hard to find.
		Pleuroploca gigantea, Horse conch Lives offshore, very rare find.

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