A strange object that might be mistaken for snakeskin was found along the Gulf Coast. But it's none other than a sea snail's egg case that also happens to be the state shell of Texas. Padre Island ...

A “cryptic object” was found washed up on a Texas beach, officials said. “What is this weird thing that washed in?” authorities with the Padre Island National Seashore asked July 20 on Facebook. “Is ...

One person called it a "fancy nope rope." However unnerving as it may appear, the strange item is actually a lightning whelk egg case. For those unfamiliar, a lightning whelk happens to be the state ...

This object is part of the Education and Outreach collection, some of which are in the Q?rius science education center and available to see. This specimen is a Lightning Whelk. A Lightnining Whelk is ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This object is part of the Education ...

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This lightning whelk egg case was found on a Texas beach. Padre Island National Seashore/Facebook Screengrab A “cryptic object” was found washed up on a Texas beach, officials said. “What is this ...