Rock Cerith
The Rock Cerith, Cerithium rupestris, is also called the Rough Cerith. Conical and heavily whorled with ornamental knobs, this pretty shell appears in shades of pink and gray. Pict...
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Seashells - Gastropods
Little Worm Shells
Like their big cousins, the Little Worm Shells, Vermetus triqueter, are irregularly shaped, twisting and coiling back on themselves. They actually resemble bits of pasta more than...
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Mediterranean Cones
Mediterranean Cone Shells, Conus mediterraneus, are found around Kythera quite frequently, in a wide variety of beautiful colors and patterns. 2.5, 3.5 and 4 cm. Photograph © James...
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Banded Murex
The Banded Murex, Hexaplex trunculus, is extremely common on Kythera. The banded pattern is clearly visible on the back of the shell and inside the lip of the aperture. These speci...
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Large Banded Murex
The very common Banded Murex, Hexaplex trunculus, is frequently encrusted with white calcerous material, and can grow quite large. This one is nearly 10 cm long. Photograph © James...
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