New Zealand Seashore

DSC_8683 White rock snail or hopetea (Dicathais orbita) shells large and heavy, some have very strong spiral chords - 'Cart rut shells' (left), while others have weaker ribs - 'Ridged shells' (right), and a very few are almost smooth.

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DSC_8683 White rock snail or hopetea (Dicathais orbita) shells large and heavy, some have very strong spiral chords - 'Cart rut shells' (left), while others have weaker ribs - 'Ridged shells' (right), and a very few are almost smooth.

DSC 8683 White rock whelk cart rut rock shell whelk ridged Dicathais orbita strong spiral chords weak ribs