A seashell or sea shell, also known simply as a shell, is a hard, protective outer layer created by an animal that lives in the sea. The shell is part of the body of the animal. Empty seashells are often found washed up on beaches by beachcombers. The shells are empty because the animal has died and the soft parts have been eaten by another animal... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seashell
[color] Seashell is an off-white color that resembles some of the very pale pinkish tones that are common in many seashells. The first recorded use of seashell as a color name in English was in 1926. In 1987, `seashell` was included as one of the X11 colors. ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seashell_(color)
hard exoskeleton of marine mollusks such as snails, bivalves, and chitons that serves to protect and support their bodies. It is composed largely of ... [2 related articles] Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/s/53