Jourdan's Turban Shell.

That is called the operculum Monica, it would be attached to the foot of the live animal and helps to keep predators out and also retains moisture inside the snail during droughts or low tides. Thanks.

Hey, the one on the left is still inside of it's shell, is the other one like that too, as we can't see the front part of it? My Dad used to bring these home too! Their very beautiful Robbie, thanks so much!

Hi Celeste and PK, for a snail it sure is, thanks.

Gorgeous thanks Robbie

So awesome Robbie :)

Thanks Hanne.

Fine one, indeed!! Thanks so very much Robbie!!

Yes they do, quite a lot larger though, thanks Shirley.

They do resemble the snail, good one Robbie, Thank you.

You're right chickie, maybe the envirnment they live in, could not find a lot about them, thanks.

Not quite as pretty as the others, but a fine addition to the collection. Thanks Robbie.

Thanks Peggy, I appreciate it.

Also from you gnt, thanks.

Heh, heh, no it didn't Lela, good observation! Thanks.

Aaaah, the one on the left never left its home.......

another great pic and input ....thanks Robbiel

Always look foward to your shell pics. & info. Thanks.