Sand Dollars
Family: echinoderm. Sand Dollars are the skeleton of several species of Sea Urchins that are native to Florida and other areas of the world. The common name, Sand Dollar, applies to members of the Clypeasteroida order in the sea urchin class and Echinoidea, of the echinoderm phylum. Sand dollars are common to the southeastern U.S., Australian and Caribbean seas and are usually found on sandy bottoms in shallow water. The typical shell is flat, circular and about 3 inches in diameter. The Sand Dollar digests food by engulfing sand and extracting tiny plants and animals. Interesting Facts: The Sand Dollar shares a unique relationship to Christians everywhere with its symbolic closeness to the birth and death of Jesus. This is told in the legend of the sand dollar.
Small Florida Sand Dollar Measures approx 2"-3". There are few gifts the ocean gives us that are quite as lovely and delicate as the sand dollar. These versatile objects can be painted, sprayed, stenciled or just left natural; they have been bleached white to accent the beautiful starfish design that is the trademark of the sand dollar. Please note that all sizes are approximate and may vary.
$1.79
Large Florida Sand Dollar Measures approx 3.5"-4" - There are few gifts the ocean gives us that are quite as lovely and delicate as the sand dollar. These versatile objects can be painted, sprayed, stenciled or just left natural; they have been bleached white to accent the beautiful starfish design that is the trademark of the sand dollar. Please note that all sizes are approximate and may vary.
$2.49
The Sand Dollar Book This detailed guidebook identifies all known sand dollar species, includes tips on preserving and whitening your sand dollars, and craft ideas.
$4.99
Sea Biscuits Sea Biscuits are a part of the Sand Dollar family. However, they are not thin like typical sand dollars. They are up to an inch and a half thick! These Sea Biscuits measure approximately 5 inches long.
$3.99
Arrowhead Sand Dollar These arrowhead sand dollars are from Florida. Not as delicate as most sand dollars! Measures approximately 3.5" to4"
$1.99
