Common Spindle Shell (Colus gracilis)

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Common Spindle Shell

The Spindle Shell is usually narrower than whelks, and white in colour. Up to 2¾ inches in height and 1¼ inches wide. The siphonal canal bends sharply to the right (if held with the aperture to the top).

Found at Lampit, Pembrokeshire.