Five views of a shell of queen conch, a species of large
sea snail (reaching up to 35.2 cm (13.9 in) in length) native to the
Caribbean Sea. It is
herbivorous and lives mostly in
seagrass beds. It serves as prey for many creatures, including humans, and the shells are used as decorative objects.Photo:
H. Zell
Five views of a shell of queen conch, a species of large
sea snail (reaching up to 35.2 cm (13.9 in) in length) native to the
Caribbean Sea. It is
herbivorous and lives mostly in
seagrass beds. It serves as prey for many creatures, including humans, and the shells are used as decorative objects.Photo:
H. Zell