Elegant Lightning Whelk
by Kathi Mirto
Title
Elegant Lightning Whelk
Artist
Kathi Mirto
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Sun bleached and aged like the driftwood it lies upon, the elegant big whelks that wash up on the Western Atlantic and Gulf Coast beaches are yet another favorite of collectors. When alive, they are edible, especially on European menus. All whelks are predators with a rasping tongue like structure to siphon into mostly clams or scavenged carrion. Near the base of the siphon is a taste/smell receptor that can detect and locate food at a considerable distance.
The opening is always on the left holding it so that the spire is at the top. This sets them apart from other univalves. Their shells are elongated with triangular knobs and the opening extends along their entire length.
Size: Up to 10-15 in, 25- 38 cm
Habitat: Sandy bottoms in shallow water
Range: Western Atlantic Coast far North as Cape Cod, south to Florida and west to the Gulf of Mexico
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June 23rd, 2020
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Luther Fine Art
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