From the post on February 8, 2010 “Seashell, seashell by the seashore”
1. Sea Biscuit 2. Cushion Star or Bahamas Star 3. Purple-spined Sea Urchin 4. Pear Whelk 5. Fighting Conch 6. Calico Scallop
Marine & Freshwater Environmental Education
From the post on February 8, 2010 “Seashell, seashell by the seashore”
1. Sea Biscuit 2. Cushion Star or Bahamas Star 3. Purple-spined Sea Urchin 4. Pear Whelk 5. Fighting Conch 6. Calico Scallop
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