Bonnet Shells
Family: tonnidae, subfamily cassinae. This is a large family with the term Bonnet Shells applying to certain shells with a more rounded shape. The Scotch Bonnet is a popular shell in this category. They are predators searching for food on sandy stretches of the ocean floor, particularly seeking sand dollars, sea urchins and sea biscuits. Interesting Fact:The Scotch Bonnet (Semicassis granulata) has been designated as the official State Shell of North Carolina.
Checkerboard Bonnet Seashells Phalium areola. This smaller bonnet features a smooth white base with clear and defined brown checkerboards. This seashell is common to Eastern Africa to Melanesia and Samoa. Found offshore on sandy mud. Measures approx 1. 5".
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Sliced Gray Bonnet This Gray Bonnet has been carefully sliced to show what's inside! Measures 3"-4" in size.
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Grey Bonnet Seashells phalium glaucum. This sturdy, but thin sea shell features a smooth, pale exterior with light brown checkerboards. The aperture features light orange coloring. This seashell is common to the Indo-Pacific region. Found on sand in inter-tidal waters. Measures approx 2". Also great for hermit Crabs, the hermit crab opening measures approx. 1.5" in diameter.
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