COCKLE SHELLS FOR COLLECTORS TO THE ARTISTIC CRAFTER

The cockle shells belongs to the bivalve group of mollusks, who's shell is formed in two pieces.

A mollusk is a soft bodied, legless invertebrate animal that normally forms a calcius shell.

Many Cockle shell varieties are part of the human diet.

Most Cockles burrow in sand or mud in shallow sea water. They have been found world wide, sometimes in very large numbers covering a small area.

CARDIUM CARDISSA WHITE PAIR



• The Cardium Cardissa shell or true Heart Shell is a bivalve. The shell is made of two matching shells. One upper snd one lower shell.




• The Heart Shell is very delicate and when the upper and lower shell are joined they form a heart shape.




• The front half of the shell is radially ribbed.




• The Heart Shell colors vary from the more common white to yellow, violet,pink and pink-spotted.




• The Cardium Cardissa or Heart Shell like sandy, shallow water and range from East African shores to the Northern shores of Australia.





• One Cardium Cardissa or Heart Shell mixed color 1 to 2 1/4 inches......$1.29




• One White Cardium Cardissa shell Pair 1 to 2 1/4 inch...... .65

Yellow Cardium Shells



• Yellow Cardium Shells are found across the Indo-Pacific region.



• One Yellow Cardium Shell 4 to 5 inch......$3.50

THE ROSE COCKLE IS FROM THE INDO-PACIFIC REGION




• The Indo-Pacific region stretches from the Indian Ocean east to the Sea of Japan and south to the New Zealand shores.




• These shells popular among crafters due to its inner shell colors. Rose Cockle inner shells vary in color, some are a deep rose or purple color; while others can be pale yellow to eggshell color.




• One pound Rose Cockles 3/4 to 2 1/2inches...... $1.80

HAITION ROSE COCKLE DESCRIPTION, SIZE AND PRICE




• The Haition Rose Cockle is a shallow water species found in the Indo-Pacific region.




• Half pound of Haition Rose Cockle shells 3/4 to 2 1/2 inches......$1.20





AMERICAN COCKLE SHELL SIZE AND PRICES




• One American Cockle 1 1/2 to 2 inches...... .65




• One American Cockles 1 1/2 to 2 inches...... .69




BROWN COCKLE SHELL DESCRIPTION, SIZE AND PRICE




• The Brown Cockle shell is found across the tropical western Pacific in shallow sandy areas sea floors.




• One pound of Brown Cockles 1 to 1 1/2 inches......$1.80




CARDIUM UNIDO PAIRS




• Cardium Unido's are bivalves shells. They have a matching upper and lower connected shell. They are in the shape of a heart. White shell with dark purple like specks. They are found across the Indo Pacific region, ranging from the Indian Ocean East to the Northern Australian coast.




• CARDIUM UNIDO PAIRS SIZE AND PRICE




• One Cardium Unido Pairs 1 to 1 1/2 inches...... $.29




HEMI CARDIUM PAIRS




• Hemi Cardium Pairs are bivalves shells. They have a matching upper and lower connected shell. They are in the shape of a heart. White shell with light violet like specks. They are found across the Indo Pacific region, ranging from the Indian Ocean East to the Northern Australian coast.




• One Hemi Cardium Pairs 1 to 1 1/2 inches...... .19




GIANT POLISHED COCKLE SHELL DESCRIPTION, SIZE AND PRICE



• Description. The Giant Cockle is a bivalve shell. This means the mollusk (animal inhabiting the shell) creates a top and matching bottom shell. The Giant Cockle as well as other cockle shells move thru the water by using their long powerful foot. The foot allows them to several inches as they move across muddy or sand bottom sea floors. The Giant cockle is found across the Indo-Pacific region, ranging from East African shores east to The northern Australian and New Zealand shoreline. They prefer moderately shallow water. Historically, Most cockle shell species have been a means of food for man as well as some predatory fish. This species has been known to reach 5 inches in size. The Giant Cockle is relatively common.




• Listing Picture. The picture shows the shape, color and unique markings of the Giant Cockle. The picture provides a good example of the complete bivalve shell top and matching bottom. These Cockles are sold as pairs, matching top and bottom shells.



• One Giant Cockle Polished shell pair a matching top and bottom shell 4 to 4 1/2 inches......$2.10




NATURAL HEAVY COCKLE SHELL DESCRIPTION, SIZE AND PRICE



• Description. The Heavy Cockle is a bivalve shell. This means the mollusk (animal inhabiting the shell) creates a top and matching bottom shell. The Heavy Cockle like the Giant Cockle shells move thru the water by using their long powerful foot. The foot allows them to several inches as they move across muddy or sand bottom sea floors. The Heavy Cockle is found across the Indo-Pacific region, ranging from East African shores east to The northern Australian and New Zealand shoreline. They prefer moderately shallow water. Historically, Most cockle shell species have been a means of food for man as well as some predatory fish. This species has been known to reach 5 inches in size. The Heavy Cockle is considered common.




• Listing Picture. The picture shows the shape, color and unique markings of the Heavy Cockle. The picture provides a good example of the complete bivalve shell top and matching bottom pair. These Cockles are sold as single non matching shells.



• One Natural Heavy Cockle shell pair a matching top and bottom 4 to 4 1/2 inches......$2.80




NATURAL POLISHED COCKLE SHELL DESCRIPTION, SIZE AND PRICE



• Description. The Heavy Cockle is a bivalve shell. This means the mollusk (animal inhabiting the shell) creates a top and matching bottom shell. The Heavy Cockle like the Giant Cockle shells move thru the water by using their long powerful foot. The foot allows them to several inches as they move across muddy or sand bottom sea floors. The Heavy Cockle is found across the Indo-Pacific region, ranging from East African shores east to The northern Australian and New Zealand shoreline. They prefer moderately shallow water. Historically, Most cockle shell species have been a means of food for man as well as some predatory fish. This species has been known to reach 5 inches in size. The Heavy Cockle is common.




• Listing Picture. The picture shows the shape, color and unique markings of the Heavy Cockle. The picture provides a good example of the bivalve shell, top and matching bottom. These Cockles are sold as pairs a matching top and bottom shell.



• One Polished Heavy Cockle shell pair a matching top and bottom shell 4 to 4 1/2 inches......$3.29



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