Find Your Species

Taxonomic Keys

Following the Taxonomic Keys you will identify the main characteristics that determine each taxonomic group untilo you find the scientific name of the species. It is usually the most accurate method to find the category to which a shell belongs.

»Use the Taxonomic Keys

Search for names

If you already know the name of the group or species you want to find, use this search tool.

»Go to Search by Name

Photo Gallery

If you prefer to get a visual approach to identify the name of a shell, you can use the photo gallery. Please be aware that some shells have close resemblance and can misguide the identification.

»Go to the photo gallery

taxonomic key model

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This interactive media project was created by a student for educational purposes and is no way intended for commercial gain or as a source of public information.