Distinguishing Characteristics |
Gastropod (1 shell); shell spiral in shape, oval, very flat from top to bottom; color white, sometimes with a yellowish outer membrane (periostracum); interior white, polished; spire nearly flat, at level of body whorl; outer shell with fine, spiraling growth lines; aperture wide, round, outer lip slightly flared; no siphonal canal; central pillar (columella) short, curve; when live, animal completely envelops shell. |
Similar Species |
Similar to the brown baby ear which has a browner color, a higher spire, and the outer lip of the aperture is not flared. |
Habitat |
Gulf and bay, sandy bottoms |
Maximum Size |
5 cm (2 in) |
Other Common Names |
common baby's ear |
Previous Scientific Names |
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