Shell identification tips

Many people are interested in collecting shell is a satisfying, exciting hobby because there are so many different kinds to discover. The huge variety of types can make shell identification a little bit confusing, so here are some tips to help you get started.
The first: if you are interested in collecting shells, you can buy some comprehensive shell identification books. Shell collecting is a popular hobby, there are many books about it, and some are even devoted solely to specific types of shells.
The second: if you have many shells you can place the shells on a table with enough room to move them around into clusters.
The third: you should separate them into groups according to which of the two main types of shells they fall into: gastropod or bivalve.
The fourth: you can separate them according to color, size, and type.
Having groups of shells with similar characteristics will make identification easier, so you should do that carefully.
The last, you can separate them according to the identification guidebook or a website to help you figure out what kind of shell you have.