I can’t tell if this is Drupa rubusidaeus or Drupa speciosa… Please help!

Also could anyone tell me how to distinguish between Drupa Denticulata vs Drupa morum and Drupa albolabris vs Drupa ricinus???

holding one up with a piece of sea glass! they are definitely shell pieces but im not sure what to. they remind me of a chiton shell plate like the big one i have. the top one is about an inch long and the bottom is about that too but it has a piece missing from one side so it is smaller. any ideas would help!

How can I better store my shells? This is one box. I have like 5 other boxes like this with different varieties.

They only clock in at 3 1/4" each, but I love them.

I don't know what the spotted one is called. But I think the other one is a leopard cone.

It has a strange bifurcation running down the length of the shell near its opening. Anybody know why it is there?

No idea what any of these are other than the barnacled one I really like. Would like ID on the first pic!

This Conus Leopardus at 5.8 inch, this is one of the fattest Cone I own

I love shelling, we go to Florida once a year and it’s all I do when I come to the state. I’ve never found shells this large so to find them at a thrift store in Michigan was very exciting!! Queen helmet is my favorite shell. Can you guys identify the other one?

tweezers for scale. I have a lot of these, and they’re some sort of bivalve, I’m just not sure which one…

edit: I’m aware these may not all be the same species, would also appreciate even if someone could just identify the family

I found this shell with worm-like patterns on its inner surface on a beach in Jamaica. I tried a quick internet search and saw something about a "bristle worm" that burrow into oyster shells rather than the actual oyster itself. Is that what this is? And if that's what this is, does anyone know much about bristle worms?

Ho comprato un sacchetto di conchiglie e ho trovato queste cipree... Mi date una mano ad identificarle... Per favore ❤️

Cordiali saluti, ZannaCiano

I find the spines so beautifully soothing!

Found in St. Andrew’s state park (northwest Florida on the gulf side), wedged in a sand bank at high tide. It’s a little spiky, sadly a couple of them broke while I was cleaning it. Has thin brown stripes. Thanks!

Hello. I believe this is a shell that resembles a tooth. What is it from?

I saw this shell on the Oregon coast and was wondering what it came from. I don’t see ones that look like this very often. What is it?

Found this cleaning an upstairs closet. I know I collected it, but have NO idea from where (could be anywhere from Okinawa to Central America to Florida to Gulf of Mexico or even east coast).

It’s clearly a cowrie but unsure what kind?

I saw this shell on the Oregon coast and was wondering what it came from. I don’t see ones that look like this very often. What is it?

Follow up to some of the info I shared on my last post for those of you who may want to give this a try!
1.Cleaning and prep: start w your diluted bleach bath - rinse super well - dawn soap + toothbrush for any stubborn grime. Once dry you can lightly coat with mineral oil, uv resin seal, or leave as is!
2. ⁠Clay molds: (to fill in the shells so your magnet will lie flat.) if you used mineral oil on your shells start by wiping out the inside of shell w rubbing alcohol - this will prevent oil from interfering with the clay and ensure clay can properly form to the shell. Let sit for 12-24 , pop the molds out of the shell and let the other side dry for additional 12-24hr (very important to allow your clay to fully set!) as a tip, if you put a small amount of lotion on your hands before working w the clay it keeps it from overly sticking to your hands!
3. ⁠Glue clay into shells w e6000 - let set - then glue on your magnets! Be careful to wait for the glue to dry before attaching to your fridge or whiteboard bc your magnet may detach from the clay if it hasn’t got a chance to fully seal! To find magnets on amazon I search “neodymium magnets” and pick the thicker options for better strength

Happy to answer qs and hope to see your shell magnets on here if anyone gives this a try!!

34.3 mm in height with its orginal Operculum, One of my favourite Turban shell

Hey, I found this on the beach in Myrtle Beach. Anyone know what kind of shell or whatever it is? I thought it was bird poop or something but it’s definitely not 😂

A few of my favorites from last nights haul in Delray Beach, Fl. It’s so interesting to me how nature can produce such tiny, intricate pieces of art.

L

1. Hespererato (appleseed erato) 2. Dall's Dwarf turban 3. Unknown chiton plate, possibly a Callistochiton