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Shelling On Marco Island: The Fighting Conch
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2. If you've done any shelling on Marco Island, you've
almost certainly seen the fighting conch (strombus
pugilus). If you've been on the beach after a storm,
chances are you've seen them scattered about in
droves.
Despite it's pugilistic handle, the fighting
conch is an herbivore, feeding primarily
on algae and males are only mildly
territorial.
3. These medium sea snails generally live close to the
beach in relatively shallow water. Living snails can often
be found washed ashore, so check and see if someone
is home before you toss him in your shell bag.
The fighting conch has one of those shells
that's both beautiful and commonplace on
the beaches around Naples, Marco Island
and the Ten Thousand Islands.
4. While this shell, with its picturesque whorls, spines and
spire (the pointed tip of the shell) would be considered a
real prize on many beaches, we rarely set foot on Cape
Romano, Second Chance, or any of our
favorite spots without finding several.
5. Look for the sickle shaped operculum or "foot"
in the oblong aperture of a living conch.
The colors typically vary from yellow or cream to orange
and brown, often with some pink or purple. Older shells are
often sun bleached, while a dark red-orange or purple can
be an indictor that there is still a living snail inside.
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Stay tuned for more shelling info and tips on
how to find great shells on Marco Island, or
come and take a trip with us so we can show
you first hand!
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