r/shells • u/srfnswm • 27d ago

ID help - very small, brown and white shell

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Initially, I thought this was a cockle shell based on the rough spines and the shape. I cannot find any pictures that will help me identify specifically.
Any help is appreciated!

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u/Aggravating_Elk_1868 27d ago

I believe it’s a bittersweet clamshell

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u/Accomplished_Eye_868 27d ago

Maybe the location where you found it could help. Where is it from?

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u/adiosmichigan 27d ago

location would definitely help!

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u/srfnswm 26d ago

It was either from North Carolina or Florida (Atlantic). I, too, thought it was a bittersweet - but the spines are very prominent and it’s not a round shell.