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Shell Lookalikes:
Spot the Difference
Think you’ve found a fig snail, but it’s actually a pear whelk? You’re not alone!
Here are side-by-side photos of lookalike shells that often get mixed up—
spot the subtle differences and sharpen your shell ID skills.
Shell Lookalikes: Gold Banded Cone vs. Florida Cone
Spot the differences between the ultra rare Gold Banded Cone and a common Florida Cone
Shell Lookalikes: Horse Conch vs Ribbed Cantharus
Spot the differences between the tiny orange Horse Conch and a tiny orange Ribbed Cantharus
SHELL LOOKALIKES SWFL SHELL GUIDE PAPER FIG PEAR WHELK
Shell Lookalikes: Pear Whelk vs Paper Fig
Spot the differences between the Pear Whelk and Paper Figsnail
Now You Know: Alive vs Dead Sand Dollar
Spot the differences between an alive sand dollar and a dead one
Seashell Lookalikes: True Tulip vs Banded Tulip
Spot the differences between a True Tulip and a Banded Tulip
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