Cabbage Murex Shell (4”) blue and instead feed by passively

and instead feed by passively capturing prey items such as larvae or small crustaceans

a characteristic feature of scallops

the shell is believed to have the ability to chase away evil spirits

Carnivory is typically assumed to be an adaptation to oligotrophic conditions in the deep sea

The Red Sea Fan comes from the deep parts of the reefs of the Indian Ocean and has a classic sea fan appearance

Cabbage Murex Shell (4”) blue and instead feed by passivelyMurex Brassica sea shells are thick, sturdy and heavy, white with brown or caramel stripe markings and pink on the lip and in the creases on the body whorl. They can be found from West Mexico to Peru.