Nautilus Shells 7”+ Tiger Striped Chambered whelk 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

There are only two species likely to be seen while scuba diving in Hawaii

The flat part of the coral faces into a strong current where it can make use of the passing plankton and other prey

An obelisk is a standing crystal that is pointed and tapered at one end

Nautilus Shells 7”+ Tiger Striped Chambered whelk It is distinguished by theNautilus have a well developed nervous system and highly developed eyes. Surrounding the mouth are many tentacles. Nautilus are the only cephalopod to have a true external shell. Naturalists, mathematicians and physicists have been fascinated for years by the form of this shell. The spirally coiled, chambered shell is perfectly proportioned mathematically, a remarkable feat of natural engineering. Air is moved through the many chambers to control