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Worldwide Specimen Shells
@ worldwideconchology.com
A Web site to purchase quality specimen shells for your collection.
Conchology is Shell Collecting
What is Conchology?
Conchology is defined as the study of mollusks; specifically the shells created by mollusks. The pursuit of collecting shells has a rich history dating back centuries with details too long to discuss here. Suffice to say, the quote by Scottish novelist Robert Lewis Stevenson, "It Is perhaps a more fortunate destiny to have a taste for collecting shells than to be born a millionaire", provides enough evidence to explain the reason conchology as a hobby is perhaps one of the most interesting and rewarding past times. [worldwideconchology.com]
What are specimen shells?
Have you found interesting and unusual shells as you walked along the beach or snorkeled in exotic waters? Learning about these shells, their identifications and names, documenting the location and habitats of these shells elevates you to a new level of shell collecting referred to as collecting specimen shells. A shell that has aesthetic beauty along with information about where it was found and other details adds scientific value. That is what Worldwide Specimen Shells is all about -- we sell specimen shells to shell collectors and nature enthusiasts who want to expand their collections with shells of scientific value and aesthetic beauty.
FEATURED SHELLS
OUR ENTHUSIASM FOR SHELLS
At Worldwide Specimen Shells, we are dedicated to sharing the allure of specimen shells with the world. Our team is committed to seeking the most interesting shells while promoting ethical and sustainable practices. As collectors ourselves, our knowledge and passion about conchology enables us to offer you the most interesting and unusual specimens for your collection.
