Venus Shells

 

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Shorelife

Molluscs

Bivalves

Mussels

Scallops

Oysters

Razor Shells

Cockles

Venus Shells

Trough Shells

Borers

Other Bivalves

Unidentified

Cornwall has a full complement of  venus shells ( Veneridae ). The number of species is larger in Cornwall, as here are not only found the northern species but also the southern.

 

 

 

 

Striped  Venus Venus striatula

The striped venus is a small triangular shaped shell reaching only one and a half inches.

The shell has fine concentric rings and brown rays.

 

Striped Venus Venus striatula

 

 

 

Brown Venus Callista chione

A smooth, shiny shell reaching over three inches. The shell has concentric lines and brownish rays. The rays are not obvious in this specimen.

 

 Warty  Venus Venus verrucosa

The shell is distinctive with its prominent concentric ridges and warty appearance

Brown Venus Callista chione

 

Warty Venus Venus verrucosa

 

 

 

 

 

 

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