Wide Pacific Conch (6”+) helmet It is distinguished by the

It is distinguished by the presence of large leaf-like fluted edges on its shell called 'scutes' which are often used as shelter by organisms such as small crabs

They have a large

the Lightning Whelk has a left-handed shell (shell opening to the right with shell spire pointing “up”)

long spines that normally lie flat on the body are erected

When the body expands

Wide Pacific Conch (6”+) helmet It is distinguished by theWidest pacific conch seashells are extremely thick and heavy shells with beautiful patterns. They have a large, thick flared outer lip that half way encompasses the spire of the shell. AKA: Milk Conch. They're collected in the SW Pacific Ocean. The Shell you receive may not look exactly like the image. No two are alike.