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More on Jingle Shells (Anomia Simplex)

Posted on September 12, 2010 | Leave a comment

Evidence that the rippled pattern on some Anomia simplex (jingle shells) is caused by growing on a rippled substrate like a scallop from infancy – unlike slipper shells which appear to migrate between substrates.

Scallop with jingle shells
Scallop with jingle and slipper shells adhering on top
Rippled jingle valves
Both jingle shell valves are rippled
Open jingle shell
Open jingle showing mollusc and rippled valves
Orange jingle on scallop
Orange jingle shell adhering on scallop
Scallop with jingle shells
Scallop with adherent orange jingle and slipper shells

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JINGLE SHELLS

Posted on October 6, 2009 | Leave a comment

Detailed study of Anomia simplex (Jingle Shells/Neptune’s Toenails) found on East Hampton beaches: anatomy, ecology, color variation (yellow vs orange), and the mystery of their bright coloring. Includes jingle shell earring jewelry.

Yellow and orange Anomia
Figure 1: Yellow and orange Anomia adherent on a beach stone
Two Anomia on beachstone
Figure 2: Two Anomia adherent on a beachstone
Bright Anomia
Figure 3: Bright yellow and orange Anomia simplex on beach stone
Multiple Anomia on clam shell
Figure 4: Several Anomia simplex of different colors on a large clam shell
Jingle shell earrings
Figure 5: Jingle earrings with yellow pearls, hematite, green onyx and turquoise beads
Triple Jingle shell ear rings
Triple Jingle shell ear rings with pearls

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