So many little wearing shell shells. A whelk shell, particularly the "lightning whelk," holds significant spiritual meaning in many Native American cultures, often symbolizing the cycle of life and death due to its clockwise spiral, representing the movement from birth to darkness, with the left-sided opening signifying the unusual or "contrary" aspect of this cycle; these shells were often used in rituals and found in ancient burial sites, signifying their sacred importance. | Crustacean Planta

#WildlifeWednesday 🐚 What in the world is the difference between conchs and whelks? 🐚Continuing with the theme of marine snails (gastropods!), let's talk about the difference between conchs and whelks. Let's be honest, most of us grew up calling whelk's conchs, and probably still do. No biggie! But there is a difference between these animals. In our area, we typically only find whelks, not conchs. At the end of the video, you'll see the three most common types of whelks we find here in North C

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