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Species Category: Mollusks

From the graceful glide of squids to the steady amble of snails, mollusks bring a touch of elegance to the marine world. These soft-bodied marvels, protected by stunning shells or showcasing their vivid colours, are true wonders of adaptation and diversity. Mollusks, ranging from tiny clams to the colossal octopus, play a crucial role in aquatic environments, each with its unique tale of resilience and ecological significance.

Periwinkle

Periwinkles are a very common snail to find at the beach. They’re often found in the intertidal zone, and can withstand long periods away from water.

Moon Snail

Moon snails are a large predatory snail species. They attack their prey by enveloping them with their foot and boring a hole into the prey’s shell.

American Oyster

American oysters are large, pear-shaped bi-valves with a rough shell pattern. Some can produce pearls, though they aren’t considered valuable. They are also a common aquaculture species.

Soft-Shell Clam

Soft-shell clams are a bivalve species that bury themselves in sediment. Their shells are much softer than other clam species, like the quahog.

Blue Mussel

Adult blue mussels are sessile, they remain in the same place and filter-feed. They are a common aquaculture species.

Atlantic Scallop

Unlike some other bivalves, scallops can open and shut their top and bottom shells quickly to “swim” away from predators. Scallops have hundreds of small eyes lining the edge of their shells.